Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2025
Published on 25th September 2025
UK Parliament report recommends new legislation to combat forced labour in supply chains
UK Parliament report recommends new legislation to combat forced labour in supply chains
On 24 July 2025, the Joint Committee on Human Rights published a report following its inquiry into forced labour in UK supply chains. The report ultimately found that goods produced by forced labour are being sold in the UK and that the current approach to addressing this issue is inadequate, due to domestic policy being piecemeal and ad hoc.
The report includes several key recommendations, summarised in this Insight.
The government has until 24 September to respond to the committee's recommendations.
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