Modern Slavery UK puts big business on notice over supply chain slavery New law will require major companies to identify and address human rights abuses, while giving regulators powers to remove tainted goods iStock.com/anankkml Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Thursday 05 November 2026 The UK government has announced plans to introduce a mandatory human rights due diligence law and new powers to prohibit goods made with forced labour from being sold in Britain, representing Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access For more on legislative change across the globe, see the IEL Monitor – IEL’s forward-looking tracking tool that covers developments in labour and employment law around the world. You might also like... Supply Chains UK retailers call for mandatory supply chain due diligence law Modern Slavery Modern slavery cases double in UK supermarkets, report claims Modern Slavery Smarter, not harder: The future of the fight against forced labour Modern Slavery Dyson settles landmark supply chain suit with migrants