Policy statement 

 

Modern slavery is a crime resulting in an abhorrent abuse of the human rights of vulnerable workers.  It can take various forms, such as slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking.  We at Famous Publicity Ltd have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and are committed to acting ethically and with integrity and transparency in all of our business dealings and relationships. We implement and enforce effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place anywhere within either our own business or in any of our supply chains, consistent with its obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015.  

 

Famous Publicity Ltd also expects the same high standards from all of our suppliers, contractors and other business partners and, as part of its contracting processes, this includes specific prohibitions against the use of modern slavery.  We expect that our suppliers will in turn hold their own suppliers to the same standards. 

 

Identifying potential victims of modern slavery can be a challenge because the crime can manifest itself in many different ways. There is a spectrum of abuse and it is not always clear at what point, for example, poor working practices and lack of health and safety awareness have become instances of human trafficking, slavery or forced labour in a work environment.  

 

In addition, some suppliers may go to great lengths to hide the fact that they are using slave labour.  However, we accept that we have a responsibility through our due diligence processes to ensure that workers are not being exploited, that they are safe and that relevant employment, health and safety and human rights laws and standards are being adhered to, including freedom of movement and communications. 

 

This policy applies to all individuals working for the company or on the company’s behalf in any capacity, including employees, directors, officers, freelancers, agency workers, volunteers, agents, contractors, consultants and business partners. 

 

Responsibility for the policy 

 

The company director has overall responsibility for ensuring that this policy complies with the company’s legal and ethical obligations. 

 

She has day-to-day responsibility for implementing this policy, monitoring its use and effectiveness and auditing internal control systems and policies and procedures to ensure they are effective in preventing or remediating the risk of modern slavery.  She is also responsible for investigating allegations of modern slavery in the Company’s business or supply chains. 

 

Line managers are responsible for ensuring that those reporting to them understand and comply with this policy. 

 

Compliance 

 

The prevention, detection and reporting of modern slavery in any part of the company’s business or supply chains, whether in the UK or abroad, is the responsibility of all those working for the company or under the company’s control.  Everyone is required to avoid any activity that might lead to a breach of this policy. 

 

If you believe or suspect a breach of or conflict with this policy has occurred or may occur, you must report it in accordance with the company’s whistleblowing policy.  You are encouraged to raise concerns about any issue or suspicion of modern slavery in any part of the company’s business or supply chains as soon as possible.  If you are unsure about whether a particular act, the treatment of workers or their working conditions within any of the company’s supply chains constitutes any of the various forms of modern slavery, please raise it with your line manager. You can also contact the government’s Modern Slavery Helpline at https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/ for further information and guidance on modern slavery. 

 

Famous Publicity Ltd aims to encourage openness and will support anyone who raises genuine concerns in good faith under this policy, even if they turn out to be mistaken.  We are committed to ensuring no one suffers any detrimental treatment or victimisation as a result of reporting in good faith their suspicion that modern slavery is or may be taking place in any part of the business or in any of its supply chains. 

 

Training and communication 

 

Regular training on this policy, and on the risk that the business faces from modern slavery in its supply chains, is provided to employees as necessary, so that they know how to identify exploitation and modern slavery and how to report suspected cases. 

 

The Company’s zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery must be communicated to all suppliers, contractors and other business partners when entering into new or renewed contracts with them. 

 

Breaches of this policy 

 

Sanctions for breach of the policy should be clearly set out and should include either: 

 

  • Disciplinary action or dismissal if the breach is by a member of staff. 
  • Termination of the contract if the breach is by a supplier, contractor or other business partner. 

 

Any employee who breaches this policy will face disciplinary action, up to and including summary dismissal for gross misconduct. 

 

The Company may terminate its commercial relationship with suppliers, contractors and other business partners if they breach this policy and/or are found to have been involved in modern slavery. 

 

Famous Publicity Ltd

 

February 16 2023