Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy
Policy Statement
Your Scottish Wedding is committed to preventing acts of modern slavery and human trafficking from occurring within its business and supply chains. We acknowledge our responsibility under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and take a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery in all its forms.
We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings, and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place anywhere in our business or supply chains.
Scope
This policy applies to:
All employees, directors, and officers of Your Scottish Wedding
All contractors, freelancers, partners, and suppliers who work with or on behalf of the company
Our Business and Supply Chains
Your Scottish Wedding operates in the Scottish wedding media and events sector, providing digital content, print publications, event promotion, and supplier directories. Our direct supply chain includes:
Print and distribution services
Marketing and design agencies
Event venues and suppliers
Freelance content creators
While we consider our risk to be relatively low due to the nature of our business, we remain vigilant and proactive in ensuring our partners uphold the same ethical standards.
Due Diligence and Risk Management
To identify and mitigate modern slavery and human trafficking risks, we:
Conduct risk assessments on new suppliers and partners
Engage only with reputable suppliers who commit to ethical labour practices
Include clauses in supplier agreements requiring compliance with the Modern Slavery Act
Reserve the right to terminate contracts with suppliers who fail to meet these standards
Training and Awareness
We raise awareness among our staff and freelancers by:
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Including information on modern slavery and human trafficking in induction materials
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Circulating periodic updates and training when appropriate
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Ensuring staff understand how to identify and report concerns
Reporting Concerns
All staff, suppliers, and partners are encouraged to report any concerns related to modern slavery or unethical conduct, anonymously if preferred, to:
Email: lesley@yourscottishewedding.co.uk
Phone: 07807 587331
Confidentiality: All reports will be treated in confidence and investigated promptly.
Ongoing Review
We review this policy annually to ensure it remains appropriate and effective. Any required updates will be approved by senior management and communicated company-wide.