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6th Report - Forced Labour in UK Supply Chains
Human Rights (Joint Committee)
HC 633
Published 24 July 2025
Recommendations
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Rejected
The UK should not enter trade agreements or negotiations with states that actively and knowingly...
Recommendation
The UK should not enter trade agreements or negotiations with states that actively and knowingly participate in gross violations of human rights, such as state-imposed forced labour. (Recommendation, Paragraph 205)
Government Response Summary
The government rejects the recommendation, stating that secure trading relationships increase influence and allow for more open discussions on human rights, and that concerns are raised directly with partner governments.
Ministry of Justice
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43
Rejected
The Government should assess how frequently the new discretionary powers are being used across public...
Recommendation
The Government should assess how frequently the new discretionary powers are being used across public sector buyers by analysing the reports on excludable suppliers submitted to the Procurement Review Unit by Contracting Authorities. If it appears the discretionary powers are …
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Government Response Summary
The government rejected the recommendation, stating it would not be appropriate to set a general baseline for how frequently discretionary powers should be used or to assess their frequency due to the case-by-case nature of exclusions by contracting authorities.
Ministry of Justice
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52
Rejected
The Solar Roadmap does not provide practical steps to reduce the risks of forced labour...
Recommendation
The Solar Roadmap does not provide practical steps to reduce the risks of forced labour in solar supply chains and increase the diversity of supply to the UK market as suggested by Ministers. (Conclusion, Paragraph 257) The Government should evaluate …
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Government Response Summary
The government states that providing broader recommendations on forced labour in supply chains was beyond the scope of the Solar Roadmap due to its cross-sector nature, and that work on this issue is continuing through the Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) review.
Ministry of Justice
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57
Rejected
We recommend that the Government works with the IAS Commissioner and takes the necessary steps...
Recommendation
We recommend that the Government works with the IAS Commissioner and takes the necessary steps - including financial - to facilitate the creation of a Survivor Advisory Council. (Recommendation, Paragraph 280) 83
Government Response Summary
The government rejected the recommendation to create a Survivor Advisory Council, concluding it is not the most effective approach. Instead, they will strengthen collaboration with existing sector-led Lived Experience Advisory Panels.
Ministry of Justice
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Conclusions (1)
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Conclusion
Rejected
We support the creation of a Survivor Advisory Council. Such a body could empower survivors of forced labour to contribute to meaningful legislative change and policy reform. (Conclusion, Paragraph 279)
Government Response Summary
The government rejected the creation of a dedicated Survivor Advisory Council, stating it is not the most effective approach, and will instead strengthen collaboration with existing sector-led Lived Experience Advisory Panels to amplify survivor voices.