Modern Slavery Transparency Statement

Summary

Great Yarmouth Borough Council (the Council) is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all its operations and supply chains. This statement is made pursuant to Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and outlines the steps taken to identify, prevent, and address risks of slavery and trafficking.

The Council recognises that it has a responsibility to take a robust approach to slavery and human trafficking. In addition to the Council's responsibility as an employer, it acknowledges its duty as a Council to notify the Secretary of State of suspected victims of slavery or human trafficking as introduced by section 52 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. In doing so the Council works in close partnership with the Police and Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) partner organisations.

The Council is absolutely committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in its corporate activities and to ensure that its supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking. The following are practices in place in relation to the introduction of the Modern Slavery Act.

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