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Recommendation 19
19
Not Addressed
This regulatory function could be led either by the Office for Responsible Business Conduct or...
Recommendation
This regulatory function could be led either by the Office for Responsible Business Conduct or the Supply Chain Centre. The chosen body must be effectively resourced to deliver these new duties. (Recommendation, Paragraph 108) Import bans and restrictions
Government response summary AI-generated
The government response discusses general challenges of identifying forced labour and existing trade agreement provisions, but does not address which body will lead the specified regulatory function or how it will be resourced.
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Government Response
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HM Government · verbatim extract
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Responsibility for government policy on forced labour in supply chains sits with the Office for Responsible Business Conduct (ORBC) rather than the Supply Chain Centre, which will focus on building the resilience of the UK’s critical IS8 supply chains. ORBC works closely with the Supply Chain Centre and other parts of government to ensure a joined-up approach. DBT will continue to use the resources at its disposal across government, as needed, to help support businesses to act responsibly. The RBC review will consider the effectiveness of the UK’s current regime and alternative means of supporting responsible business practices. Any policies developed following the review will consider a range of factors, including how to ensure company compliance and behaviour change. We will wait for the review to conclude before making any decisions on whether a regulatory function is required.
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