Purpose

The Modern Slavery Statement is a tool for
planning, monitoring and reporting on modern slavery due diligence.
Whilst currently it is not statutory requirement for the public
sector to publish a modern slavery statement Kirklees Council
alongside other Local Authorities voluntarily publish an annual
statement as good practice and transparency evidencing the
commitment to preventing and responding to modern slavery both
within its corporate activity and within communities.
 
The Modern Slavery Statement has been reviewed
and refreshed for 2024/25 by Council departments (HR, Legal,
Procurement) and by the Communities Service against key areas of
due diligence, highlighting good practice and areas where further
controls have been implemented to ensure that actions are taken to
prevent modern slavery. The responsibility for the co-ordination of
the statement sits within the Communities Service and is led by the
Safeguarding Partnerships and Modern Slavery Lead Officer.
 
The 2024/25 Modern Slavery
Statement is endorsed by the Councils Executive Leadership Team and
approved by the Service Director for Communities & Access
Services for publication on the Council’s website and
submission on the government register by September end (government
deadline).
 

Content

Delegated decision for the
Service Director for Communities & Access Services to approve
the annual Modern Slavery Statement.