Government proposes changes to S54 Transparency in Supply Chains Statements
25 September: Significant changes have been proposed in response to the transparency in supply chains consultation
It is estimated there are more than 40 million people in the world living in conditions of slavery or working under forced or compulsory conditions. In the UK, thousands of cases are reported each year, and authorities estimate there are well over 100,000 victims living in the country.
Listen to our podcast on domestic modern slaveryThousands of people are forced into some form of slavery each year in the UK. Chartered accountants have a powerful role to play in stopping this.
25 September: Significant changes have been proposed in response to the transparency in supply chains consultation
28 May 2020: the Home Office has confirmed that organisations can delay publication of their modern slavery statements by up to six months, but they will need to explain why.
Reporting in May 2019, the Independent Review of the Modern Slavery Act looked into the operations and effectiveness of the Act and suggested potential improvements.
We complete our iEARTHS miniseries journey through an ethical lens. The ethical risks and challenges are real and require thoughtful reflection to protect what really matters: vulnerable individuals.
The challenges around understanding what the data does or doesn’t tell us is a major factor in making AI work effectively. In the latest in his series, David Wray looks at getting data right and how causal AI might aid in offering decision-useful options.
Following his introduction to the iEARTHS’ artificial intelligence (AI) solution, David Wray discusses why causal AI was chosen over generative AI and how the team tackled bias and hallucinations.
The iEARTHS project is a causal AI system designed to tackle modern slavery. David Wray, ICAEW member and one of its creators, explains the considerations that went into its development.
Modern slavery is still all too common in the UK, with 10,613 potential victims identified in 2020. The modern slavery statement is designed to improve transparency and vigilance within businesses and their supply chains.
Around one in 10 British companies do not provide a modern slavery statement. Why aren’t organisations taking the problem seriously?
The combination of existing skills and new tools means that ICAEW members can play a pivotal role in the fight against modern slavery, say Dipak Vashi and Hope Sherwin.
ICAEW’s latest educational drama film, All Too Familiar, examines the role of professional scepticism in the fight against economic crime. Produced in collaboration with HMRC, the film looks at a real life scenario of how firms and individuals may inadvertently become ‘professional enablers’ for criminals involved in everything from financial fraud to modern slavery and terrorism.
Date recorded | Webinar / podcast title | Accessibility and cost | Booking |
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8 February 2022 | How do we tackle domestic modern slavery? This podcast looks at the issue of domestic modern slavery, and how authorities and prosecutors look to build a case under the Modern Slavery Act. |
Free to ICAEW Members and non members | Listen now |
28 September 2021 |
Modern Slavery Act 2015 - how to spot supply chain risk |
Free to ICAEW Members and non members | Watch now |
17 March 2021 |
Modern slavery: how to prepare a s54 statement – a case study Pentland Brands explains its approach to preparing a section 54 statement, including how it has evolved over the years and the challenges faced. |
Free to Business and Management Faculty members and subscribers | Watch now |
1 December 2020 | 5144 reasons you should take the Modern Slavery Act seriously This webinar from the Business and Management Faculty will provide background on the Act itself, international context and potential developments. |
Free to Business and Management Faculty members and subscribers and certain ICAEW communities | Watch now |
20 October 2020 | Supply chain assurance in the retail sector Join this webinar to hear Abigail Harper take you through a risk-based approach to providing supply chain assurance within the retail sector. |
Free to Business and Management Faculty members and subscribers | Watch now |
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