Issue details

West Suffolk Council had produced and adopted a Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement in 2017.  The Statement was written to cover the period up until 31 March 2020 and, as such, requires renewing.  This renewal process has been delayed due to COVID-19 work. 

The Portfolio Holder for Families and Communities and the Portfolio Holder for Governance will be asked to approve the adoption of an updated Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement, with accompanying internal communication activity to remind staff of their responsibilities.  Due to the forthcoming Government requirement for all councils to produce annual statements on their actions to tackle modern slavery, there is also a commitment to a wider review of the Council’s responsibilities in this area, once new legislation is passed by Parliament.