This eLearning course provides comprehensive training on modern slavery, which encompasses human trafficking, forced labour, debt bondage, and domestic servitude. Modern slavery is a global issue affecting millions of people, and organisations have both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that their operations and supply chains are free from slavery and exploitation. The Modern Slavery Act 2015 was introduced to combat these practices and places specific obligations on organisations.
The course begins by explaining what modern slavery is and the various forms it takes, including human trafficking (the movement of people for exploitation), forced labour (making people work against their will under the threat of punishment), debt bondage (using debt to trap people in exploitation), and domestic servitude (forcing someone to work in a household under exploitative conditions). Each form is illustrated with real-world examples to help learners understand the realities of modern slavery.
The training covers the requirements of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, including the Section 54 requirement for commercial organisations with a turnover of £36 million or more to publish an annual slavery and human trafficking statement. It explains what the statement should include, the steps organisations should take to assess and address the risk of slavery in their business and supply chains, and the growing expectations around the quality and transparency of these statements.
The course also addresses the practical steps that employees can take to recognise the signs of modern slavery, both within their organisation and in their supply chains. It covers the indicators that may suggest someone is being exploited, how to report concerns, and the importance of due diligence in procurement and supplier management. Upon completion, learners will understand the different forms of modern slavery, their organisation's legal obligations, and how to identify and report potential instances of exploitation.
