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UK Modern Slavery Act: The Future of Transparency in Supply Chains

When the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 (Act) came into force, it was considered a landmark legal development globally. The UK was one of the first jurisdictions to introduce a legal requirement concerning transparency in supply...more

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Addressing Human Rights in the Supply Chain

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The human element in your supply chain - There is little risk in claiming that ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) has been one of the most used acronyms over the last few years. Some salient examples that changed how...more

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New South Wales Anti-Slavery Commissioner Publishes Guidance on Managing Modern Slavery Risks

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Introduction - Over 400 New South Wales (NSW) government entities, including government agencies, state owned corporations, and councils (collectively, Covered Entities) are required to conduct modern slavery due diligence...more

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[Event] 8th Annual Canadian Forum on Global Economic Sanctions - March 6th - 7th, Toronto, ON, Canada

Immerse yourself in the only comprehensive economic sanctions event of its kind in Canada, spanning two days of invaluable insights and practical knowledge. Designed to cover U.S., EU, and major global sanctions, this...more

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Preparing for Canada’s New Anti-Forced Labour Supply Chain Law

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Canada’s new anti-forced labour legislation, the Forced and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, will come into effect in January 2024, with due diligence reporting requirements starting on May 31, 2024....more

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The Evolving Role of Boards of Directors Regarding Business and Human Rights

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Three years ago, as part of the EU’s initiative on sustainable governance, the European Commission released a lengthy study on directors’ duties. The study affirmed what many already understood: corporate decision makers face...more

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Canadian Parliament Passes Bill to Mandate Reporting on Forced and Child Labor in Supply Chains

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Soon to be law, the bill will require many foreign companies doing business in Canada to report annually; first reports will be due May 31, 2024 - On May 3, 2023, Canada’s Parliament passed Bill S-211, An Act to enact the...more

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Canada Imposes Forced and Child Labour Reporting Obligations

The House of Commons has adopted Bill S-211, whose short title is Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the Bill). The Bill, which was adopted on May 3, 2023, will become law as soon as it...more

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Modern Slavery Reporting in Australia: What Businesses Ought to Know

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Executive Summary - This white paper is a compilation of a four-part blog series published in June 2022 by our Australian team. It provides key insights on the level of reporting pursuant to the requirements of the...more

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Canada’s Proposed Modern Slavery Act Would Impose Significant Annual Reporting Obligations on Certain Private-Sector Entities

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The purpose of Canada’s proposed Bill S-211, Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff (Bill S-211) is, in part, to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child...more

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Mandatory human rights due diligence – what does it mean for companies in the international construction sector?

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A new wave of mandatory human rights due diligence legislation is coming into force across Europe. It goes far beyond existing reporting obligations, such as under the UK or Australia’s Modern Slavery Acts, and will require...more

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Modern slavery reporting series: Part 3 – what can Australian businesses learn?

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In Part 2 of our series, we set out our insights on what differentiates the few organisations who are noticeably leading the pack in their disclosure obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) (Act) – how they are...more

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Modern slavery reporting series: Part 2 – what leading businesses are doing to meet their obligations

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The Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) (Act) was developed with the intention to drive a ‘race to the top’ by organisations to properly identify, address and report modern slavery risks in global supply chains....more

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Report Identifies Weaknesses in UK Companies’ Modern Slavery Act Statements

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A recent report concluded that modern slavery considerations are still not a mainstream concern for many companies. In April 2022, the Financial Reporting Council, the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, and Lancaster...more

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ESG on the Rise in M&A Transactions

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Dealmakers should continue to weigh the impact of ESG issues on M&A deals as ESG standards evolve. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues have become increasingly important for corporates in recent years,...more

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GRI Updates to Universal Standards Emphasize Human Rights Reporting

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The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) recently published its revised Universal Standards, which go into effect on January 1, 2023. The revision will require all companies reporting in accordance with GRI standards to report...more

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UK Government Launches Single Reporting Portal for Modern Slavery Act Obligations

Following the Home Office’s 2020 response to the 2019 ‘Transparency in Supply Chains Consultation’, the UK government has launched an online central registry of statements published in compliance with requirements under...more

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Corporate Governance Key Developments 2020

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This briefing is the second in our series of briefings on corporate governance and is designed to provide a synopsis of topical corporate governance matters impacting companies in the United Kingdom. This briefing tracks the...more

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UK Government Proposes Tighter Reporting Requirements Under Modern Slavery Act, but No Action on Enforcement Measures

Following a review of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (MSA) and the Home Office ‘Transparency in Supply Chains Consultation’ that closed in September 2019, the UK government is proposing a tightening of the reporting requirements...more

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Modern slavery reporting requirements in Australia and the impact of COVID-19: What you need to know

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The Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) (Act) requires large Australian entities and foreign entities carrying on business in Australia to report annually on the risks of modern slavery in their operations and supply chains and the...more

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UK Releases Guidance on Modern Slavery Act Reporting

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The UK government continues to prioritise combatting modern slavery risks while also extending reporting deadlines amid the COVID-19 pandemic. On 20 April 2020, the UK government published guidance for companies on how to...more

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What Is the Australian Modern Slavery Act & How Does It Differ from UK’s

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Corporate compliance officers always welcome the new year with a string of new regulatory compliance obligations close behind. One that caught my eye for 2020: Australia’s Modern Slavery Act....more

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Strategic Modern Slavery and Human Rights Risk Management: The UK Modern Slavery Act Four Years on

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When the Modern Slavery Act (“Act”) came into force in October 2015, it was the first legislation of its kind, aiming to tackle and eventually eliminate human trafficking and the various forms of modern slavery. It also...more

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Commonwealth Modern Slavery Act - Some Welcome Clarity

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The Department of Home Affairs recently released Draft Guidance (Draft Guide) on the reporting requirements of the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) (Act). The Draft Guide provides welcome clarity on how to prepare, approve and...more

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Monthly Update - Australian Labour & Employment - December 2018/January 2019

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MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR - In this edition of the Update, we first report on new legislation passed in respect of modern slavery, review of Modern Awards and report on the introduction of domestic violence leave into the...more

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