Commentary, guides and news

New human rights laws that businesses need to look out for in 2022.

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January 7, 2022

Ten things you need to know about the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.

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January 5, 2022

Another PPE manufacturer hit by a US customs order. Read our advice.

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December 22, 2021

US suspends Ethiopia from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) citing human rights abuses.

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November 17, 2021

Forced labour in PPE production. Which companies to look for in your supply chain.

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November 8, 2021

We are hiring! Marketing assistant & content writer (Kickstart scheme).

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October 1, 2021

US imposes forced labour sanctions on Chinese solar panels. Action recommended for all companies.

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New German & Norwegian Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence Laws.

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US seizes Uniqlo imports on forced labour grounds. Why it happened and what companies can learn from it.

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USA bans Xinjiang cotton and tomatoes and UK strengthens Modern Slavery Act. What your company needs to do.

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January 15, 2021

US bans all cotton goods associated with major Chinese business on forced labour grounds.

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December 10, 2020

North Korean forced labour in China. What to look for in your supply chain.

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December 8, 2020

Outlook: Key modern slavery issues to look out for in 2021.

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Harriet von Spiegel

November 20, 2020

Modern Slavery in Brazil’s coffee sector. What businesses need to know.

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Harriet von Spiegel

October 19, 2020

US blocks Chinese goods on forced labour grounds. What companies need to know.

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September 23, 2020

Why reports of labour abuse halved Boohoo’s share price, but not H&M’s. How human rights due diligence protects investor value.

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September 1, 2020

Impact of Covid-19 on Modern Slavery Reporting.

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Harriet von Spiegel

Rightswashing – lessons learned from the illusion of “slave free” supply chains.

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Harriet von Spiegel

January 1, 2020

Summary of the Australian ‘Commonwealth Modern Slavery Act 2018- Guidance for reporting Entities’.

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Harriet von Spiegel

World Day against Trafficking in Person 30 July Dispelling three myths around human trafficking.

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Harriet von Spiegel

Response to the public consultation on "transparency in supply chains".

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RightsDD wins Cambridge Entrepreneurs’ GeoSpock Software Startup Award.

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Why modern slavery due diligence matters for government contractors.

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Harriet von Spiegel

Response to the public consultation on "Social Value in Government Procurement".

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Harriet von Spiegel

Reporting under the UK Modern Slavery Act (2015) and the Australian Modern Slavery Act (2018): A comparison.

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Harriet von Spiegel

Why your CSR Policy is not enough to tackle Modern Slavery.

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Harriet von Spiegel

January 3, 2018

How to write a UK modern slavery statement.

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December 1, 2017

Human trafficking: What does it mean for your business?

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September 1, 2017