Source · Select Committees · Human Rights (Joint Committee)
Recommendation 44
44
Acknowledged
The exclusion regime under the PA 2023 presents an opportunity to tackle forced labour in...
Conclusion
The exclusion regime under the PA 2023 presents an opportunity to tackle forced labour in public procurement if used correctly and to its full extent. However, this will depend on effective functioning of the Procurement Review Unit. (Conclusion, Paragraph 230)
Government Response Summary
The government states that the Procurement Review Unit (PRU) will consider all relevant evidence in debarment investigations and plans to regularly review its investigation processes to capture and implement lessons learned.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Procurement Review Unit (PRU) will consider all relevant evidence and consideration as part of any debarment investigation. The PRU plans to conduct a review of its debarment investigation processes on a regular basis, capturing and implementing lessons learned from investigations.