JOURNAL of MODERN SLAVERY
A Multidisciplinary Exploration of Human Trafficking Solutions
Volume 9, Issue 2, 2024

ARTICLE ONE

Corporate Non-Compliance With Section 54
Modern Slavery Act 2015: “Nobody’s kicking our ass”

Abstract

Section 54 of the UK’s Modern Slavery Act requires certain companies to publish annual statements, detailing steps taken to manage risks of modern slavery. However, many companies still have yet to fulfill their most basic legal requirements. Prior research has largely examined the quality of published statements; thus, the reasons and remedies for non-compliance are not wholly understood. The present study directly sought the views of non-compliant companies, finding apathy and the lack of repercussions for non-compliance as central to their continuing inertia. We also argue for a number of measures, including stronger penalties and enforcement, to increase compliance rates.

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