Source · Select Committees · Business and Trade Committee
Recommendation 16
16
Acknowledged
UK risks becoming a 'dumping ground' for forced labour products without legislative reforms.
Conclusion
The UK is at serious risk of becoming a ‘dumping ground’ for products made with forced labour if it does not keep up with our global partners on legislative reforms to tackle modern slavery. (Conclusion, Paragraph 85)
Government response summary AI-generated
The government acknowledges the risk and its commitment to eradicating forced labour, stating it will continue to assess and monitor existing measures and emerging policy tools, and will consult stakeholders when considering further action.
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 22 May 2025. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗