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<p>Under Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, large businesses with a turnover
of £36m or more are required to publish annual modern slavery statements detailing
the steps they are taking to prevent modern slavery in their organisation and supply
chains. The requirement applies to all sectors, including fishing. The Government
expects businesses to report transparently about the modern slavery risks they have
identified and what actions they have taken in response.</p><p>The Home Office regularly
engages with businesses across a range of sectors, including fishing, to accelerate
progress in tackling modern slavery in global supply chains.</p><p>The Gangmasters
Labour and Abuse Authority (GLAA) licenses UK businesses which provide workers to
the farming, food processing and shellfish gathering sectors to make sure they meet
the employment standards required by law; and carries out inspections and enforcement
activity. The GLAA also partner with businesses such as Sainsbury’s to deliver training
sessions to their suppliers, equipping them to better identify and manage risks in
their supply chains.</p>
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