Modern Slavery Compliance - Updated UK Guidance, Global Pressures & Practical Steps

Introduction

This new virtual classroom seminar will examine the evolution of the UK’s Modern Slavery Act and how recent updated guidance, alongside international developments and high-profile enforcement cases, are shifting the compliance landscape for businesses.

Led by expert speaker Dr Georgina Tsagas, this session will explore where the UK now stands in relation to global standards, including the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.

The updated UK Modern Slavery Guidance (2024) will be unpacked in depth, with a focus on due diligence, reporting content, KPIs, and corporate accountability.

With media scrutiny intensifying - e.g. over Shein’s LSE flotation and the UK's perceived legislative lag - this session will provide you with actionable insights for improving compliance, governance, and risk management in your organisation.

It is ideal for compliance officers, legal advisors, HR professionals, company owners and directors and includes a focused section on what businesses and employees need to do now in practice, highlighting the risks of non-compliance and how to stay ahead.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• Understand key updates in the 2024 UK Modern Slavery Act guidance
• Explore the new Statement Content Guidance, including KPIs and supply chain expectations
• Compare UK compliance frameworks with newer international standards
• Analyse real-life case studies, including Shein and other high-profile risks
• Understand the link between ESG, investor expectations, and modern slavery
• Gain clarity on reporting obligations and enforcement exposure
• Learn how to design effective policies, due diligence and risk management processes
• Understand what businesses and employees need to know and do now

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.