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<p>We are thoroughly investigating reports of forced labour in the global solar panel
supply chain. In January, we announced a comprehensive package of measures to help
ensure no UK organisations are complicit in the serious human rights violations being
perpetrated against the Uyghurs and other minorities in Xinjiang.</p><p> </p><p>We
reiterate our call for all UK companies, including those using polysilicon in their
supply chains, to ensure their supply chains are free of forced labour. We have provided
detailed and specific guidance to UK businesses, and we will continue to engage businesses,
including on these latest allegations.</p><p> </p><p>We are working with the UK solar
sector as a matter of urgency to ensure companies are aware of the relevant legislation
and international frameworks on human rights. Solar Energy UK has issued an <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsolarenergyuk.org%2Fuk-industry-supply-chain-statement%2F&data=04%7C01%7CMegan.Walton%40beis.gov.uk%7C242bf087dbde4f50ae4d08d9146212ea%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C637563233710569036%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=NKiiomY1rnbBcg5hS6Smh2v%2Fe0QoZ65tXcuk74lA2hc%3D&reserved=0"
target="_blank">industry statement</a>, committing to support the development of a
supply chain traceability protocol.</p>
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