27 Results
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corporate crime update
14 Jun 2021 Modern slavery enforcement watchdog announced
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has confirmed, in a response to a consultation carried out in 2019, that it will be creating a…
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modern slavery update
23 Nov 2017 Updated guidance on modern slavery
Updated guidance issued under section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the Act) on transparency in supply chains etc. has now been published. The guidance,…
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employment | modern slavery update
13 Apr 2018 Modern slavery: how financial institutions can help
Home Office minister, Victoria Atkins MP, spoke at the National Crime Agency's recent ‘Invisible People’ exhibition asking for ''increased support from…
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employment alert
04 Jul 2018 New modern slavery reporting obligations for Australian entities
The Federal Government has introduced a Bill proposing to implement a mandatory reporting regime for large Australian businesses with respect to the risks of…
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UK EMPLOYMENT UPDATE
01 Aug 2019 Are far-reaching changes to the Modern Slavery Act on the horizon?
Are far-reaching changes to the Modern Slavery Act on the horizon?
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Infraread issue 11 | UK
16 Apr 2018 Modern Slavery: Corporate Accountability in the UK Construction and Infrastructure Sectors
With the introduction of section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the Act), the UK Government has brought corporate ethics and transparency together in the…
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employment update
08 Oct 2020 Far-reaching changes to the Modern Slavery Act are on the horizon
The government has confirmed, in response to a consultation carried out last year, that it will be making significant changes to the transparency supply…
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tax and financial crime briefing
06 Jul 2017 Corporate criminal offences for failure to prevent facilitation of tax evasion
It will likely involve obtaining information from the business through questionnaires and/or workshops or interviews to identify the risk areas and reviewing…
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contentious financial services update
13 May 2022 Lots to look forward to ...
We still await the implementation of the much-publicised amendments to Modern Slavery legislation (which will give the state powers to punish companies for…
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Esg litigation update
05 Jan 2022 ESG-inspired disputes - recent developments
Although it is difficult to generalise, the main types of claims being brought under English law (and that of many other common law jurisdictions) include: …
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corporate update
20 Apr 2022 EU proposed Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence
For example, the Modern Slavery Act 2015 requires certain commercial organisations to report on due diligence undertaken to ensure that slavery and human…
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business conduct and risk update
12 Aug 2019 Mid-year update on anti-bribery and corruption in Australia
Companies should implement processes to ensure compliance with the mandatory, annual reporting obligations under the new modern slavery legislation …
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corporate alert
03 Jul 2019 Half year snapshot - Australian corporate law developments
Importantly, there are new expectations in the 4th edition of the ASX Corporate Governance Council's Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations and…
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uk company quoted newsletter
18 Oct 2019 UK Quoted Company Newsletter Q3 2019
Modern Slavery Act developments In July 2018, the Government issued its response to the independent review of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, alongside which it…
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uk quoted company newsletter
09 Oct 2020 UK Quoted Company Newsletter Q3 2020
Changes on the horizon for modern slavery statements In September 2020, the Government published its response to its consultation on transparency in supply…
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Commonwealth Alert
07 Dec 2020 Supporting SMEs and the environment: Updates to the Commonwealth Procurement Rules
The CPRs have been updated to include reference to the Modern Slavery reporting requirements What you need to do Familiarise yourself with the changes…
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Business Conduct and Risk Update - Australia
12 Feb 2020 Bribery and Corruption in Australia: what does 2020 hold?
The recent introduction of new whistleblower and modern slavery laws, and updated ASX Corporate Governance Principles, impose further compliance and reporting…
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esg litigation insight
28 Oct 2021 ESG Litigation - how companies can get ready, respond and resolve claims
ESG factors may include: Environmental Social Governance …
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SANCTIONS insight
20 Aug 2021 Global Magnitsky movement: Upcoming reforms to Australia's sanctions laws
Global Magnitsky movement: Upcoming reforms to Australia's sanctions laws
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Governance & Compliance Update | Issue 2
28 Jun 2021 Ashurst Governance & Compliance Update - Issue 2
Duty to avoid conflicts of interest continued to apply to former directorModern slavery and corporate crime3 Modern slavery enforcement watchdog…
