*RESOLVED –

That the Modern Slavery Statement for 2020/21 be approved.

REASON FOR DECISION

To demonstrate and strengthen our commitment to prevent and reduce the impact of modern slavery.

The Assistant Director – Policy and Communications submitted a report recommending for approval Chesterfield Borough Council’s Modern Slavery Statement for 2020/21.

The Modern Slavery Act 2015 imposed a duty on organisations which supply goods and/or services from or to the UK and have a global turnover above £36 million to publish a statement on slavery and human trafficking each financial year. Local Authorities currently do not need to comply with this duty, however Chesterfield Borough Council volunteered to develop and implement modern slavery statements from 2018/19 onwards to demonstrate the Council’s commitment to, and prevention of, exploitation.

The Modern Slavery Statement was attached at Appendix 1 of the officer’s report.

*RESOLVED –

That the Modern Slavery Statement for 2020/21 be approved.

REASON FOR DECISION

To demonstrate and strengthen our commitment to prevent and reduce the impact of modern slavery.