Introduction

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This statement is made pursuant to section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and outlines the steps taken by Main Nickolls LLP to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place within our business or supply chains.

 

 

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Our Business and Supply Chains

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Main Nickolls LLP is a law firm based in the United Kingdom, specialising in criminal defence and family matters. We recognize the responsibility we have in ensuring that our operations and supply chains are free from any form of modern slavery or human trafficking.

 

 

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Our Commitment

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Main Nickolls LLP is committed to conducting its business ethically and with integrity. We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking and are committed to acting ethically in all our business relationships. This commitment extends to our suppliers, clients, and all other stakeholders.

 

 

Due Diligence Processes

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In order to assess and manage the risk of modern slavery within our supply chains, Main Nickolls LLP:

1. Supplier Assessment: We conduct due diligence assessments on our suppliers to evaluate their compliance with the Modern Slavery Act.

2. Contracts and Agreements: Our supplier contracts now include specific clauses requiring compliance with the Modern Slavery Act, ensuring they share our commitment to eradicating slavery and human trafficking.

3. Training: We provide training to our employees to ensure they are aware of the risks of modern slavery in our business and supply chains.

4. Internal Policies: We have updated our internal policies to explicitly prohibit modern slavery and human trafficking.

 

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Risk Assessment and Management

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Main Nickolls LLP regularly assesses the risk of modern slavery within its operations and supply chains. We are committed to taking appropriate action to mitigate these risks and will terminate relationships with any suppliers found to be involved in modern slavery or human trafficking.

 

 

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Effectiveness of Measures

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The effectiveness of our measures is regularly reviewed, and we continuously seek to improve our practices to ensure compliance with the Modern Slavery Act. We encourage our employees and suppliers to report any concerns related to modern slavery, and we will thoroughly investigate and take appropriate action.

 

 

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Conclusion

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Main Nickolls LLP is committed to combating modern slavery and human trafficking in all its forms. This statement reflects our dedication to transparency and responsibility and will be reviewed annually, ensuring that we continue to take effective steps to address the risk of modern slavery within our business and supply chains.