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UK Moves to Expand Corporate Forced Labor Compliance

Parliament recommends new due diligence obligations for businesses

27 July 2025 · 23:47 UTC

A UK parliamentary committee has called for sweeping changes to corporate compliance regulations, recommending the expansion of mandatory due diligence for companies regarding forced labor in their supply chains.

The proposed measures would strengthen corporate accountability and align UK laws with international human rights standards, particularly in industries with high exposure to labor exploitation.

Lawmakers argue the reforms are essential to combating modern slavery and ensuring ethical sourcing practices.