Effective Date: 12th March 2024
Medical Negligence Solicitors UK Co., a trading name of JF Law Limited (hereinafter referred to as “we”, “our”, or “us”), is committed to ensuring that all aspects of our business and supply chain are free from slavery and human trafficking.
This Modern Slavery Policy reflects our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking are not taking place anywhere in our own business or in any of our supply chains.
1. Our Structure, Business, and Supply Chain
We are a law firm specialising in medical negligence, operating under the trading name Medical Negligence Solicitors UK Co., with a primary website at https://medicalnegligencesolicitorsukco.co.uk/. Our business is structured to provide legal services directly to clients in the United Kingdom. While we primarily offer services and do not engage in manufacturing or product supply chains, we recognise that every business activity has the potential to impact human rights.
2. Our Policy
Our Modern Slavery Policy reflects our commitment to:
- Identifying, preventing, and mitigating the risks of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour in our business and supply chain.
- Ensuring transparency in our approach to tackling modern slavery across our business and supply chain.
- Ensuring compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
3. Due Diligence Processes
We have implemented and will continue to refine our due diligence processes to:
- Identify and assess potential risk areas in our supply chains.
- Mitigate the risk of slavery and human trafficking occurring in our supply chains.
- Monitor potential risk areas in our supply chains.
- Protect whistleblowers.
4. Supplier Adherence to Our Values
We have zero tolerance for slavery and human trafficking. To ensure all those in our supply chain comply with our values, we have established a supply chain compliance program. This includes:
- Conducting reviews of our suppliers.
- Requiring all suppliers to attest that they comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
- Engaging with suppliers to address any identified issues related to modern slavery.
5. Training
We will provide training to our staff to ensure a high level of understanding of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our supply chains and our business.
6. Our Effectiveness in Combating Slavery and Human Trafficking
We will use the following key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of our actions to ensure that slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in any part of our business or supply chains:
- Completion of supplier audits.
- Use of labour monitoring and payroll systems.
- Level of staff training and awareness.
7. Reporting Concerns
We encourage all our employees, customers, and other business partners to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery in any part of our business or supply chains. We will investigate all reports and take appropriate action.
8. Review
This policy will be reviewed regularly and updated as necessary to ensure its effectiveness and alignment with our commitment to ethical business practices and legal compliance.
9. Contact
Questions about this policy should be directed to:
Medical Negligence Solicitors UK Co.
Champions Business Park, 6 Arrowe Brook Rd, Upton, Birkenhead, Wirral CH49 0AB
info@jflaw.co.uk
0800 073 8802
This policy sets out the organisation’s stance on modern slavery and human trafficking, demonstrating our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships.