Modern Slavery Exploits Vulnerable People
Clear 54 can ensure your business isn’t inadvertently enabling modern slavery, either directly in your business or anywhere in your supply chain. Your reputation is only as strong as your values and the businesses you partner with.
We can help you Identify risks
We deliver Support & Training
We assist with Mitigation & Prevention
It’s time to Get Clear on Section 54
Slavery is not a thing of the past, with the International Labour Organisation estimating that 45-50 million people are trapped and exploited through modern slavery.
To tackle this growing problem the UK Government introduced Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 to encourage businesses to examine how they work with their supply chains.
It is no longer acceptable, either legally or reputationally, to claim that you were unaware of issues of labour exploitation and human trafficking.
The Act reflects the wider international determination on the part of governments to make companies focus on how their suppliers do business rather than simply the bottom line cost.
Any business with an annual turnover in excess of £36M is required under Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 to publish a Modern Slavery Statement.
Don’t have £36M turnover?
If you are an ambitious SME aiming to do business with these larger clients being seen to be playing your part in reducing modern slavery can only be good for your business. Without a Modern Slavery Statement or Prevention Policy and process in place, your business becomes less attractive and too much of a risk for the larger companies to be associated with.
Doing the right thing!
Additionally, from 2023 the value of social clauses in public sector procurement tenders will increase to 20%. Again, being seen to be working to reduce modern slavery will increase the chance of a business scoring well here.
Doing the right thing is good for business.
Why work with Gavin and Clear 54?
Experience
Gavin has over 30 years experience in UK law enforcement and retired in the Summer of 2022 after spending his last 6 years as the Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) Detective or Deputy SIO in numerous Human Trafficking operations and every successful prosecution within Northern Ireland during that time.
Know-how
Gavin’s primary duties were to work with partners to investigate, detect and enforce relevant legislation to bring offenders to justice.
Competency
Gavin has built many national and international partnerships within this arena and had overall responsibility for the Police Service of Northern Ireland Human Trafficking training to front-line uniform response officers, new to role Detectives and Police staff. Gavin was involved in the design, development and delivery of this training programme which has been completed by over 5000 persons.
Qualifications
Gavin has the relevant qualifications of a Senior Investigating Officers( SIO) Course in Modern Slavery:
- UK College of Policing accredited Modern Slavery / Human Trafficking Course
- An Garda Siochana Human Trafficking Course
- Single Competent Authority (SCA) Multi-agency assessment panellist (MAAP)
- A member of the HM Govt. UK Modern Slavery Training Delivery Group
Our Services
Clear 54 offers the following services so your business can meet all its legislative requirements but also to support you in playing a positive role in preventing the exploitation of vulnerable people through human trafficking and slavery:
Risk Assessment
Reviewing your supply chain transparency should not be seen as a risk but as an opportunity.
Full transparency in your supply chain is vital to ensuring that you are safeguarding your business reputation by safeguarding vulnerable people.
Bringing a professional curiosity to play Clear 54 helps identify risks and allows your business to put in place mitigation measures and preventative strategies.
Modern Slavery Statement / Prevention Policy
Modern slavery prevention presents an opportunity for companies to distinguish themselves from their peers, demonstrate the values their business embodies and mitigate Reputational, Financial, Legal, Operational and Consumer risks.
Publicly declaring that your business is serious about tackling modern slavery is not just the right thing to do it’s good for business.
Training
Clear 54 can provide role-specific training to empower your employees to look for signs of modern slavery and human trafficking. They can then confidently take the necessary steps to report issues and develop measures to help mitigate risks.
Identifying and supporting champions within your business ensures that knowledge is retained within the business and that you continue to play your part in preventing modern slavery.
Is it time to take the first step?
Get Modern Slavery on the agenda, have Clear 54 speak to your Senior Management Team and outline the benefits of your business making a public commitment to tackling Modern Slavery.
Having seen first-hand the effects on victims of labour exploitation and other types of human trafficking, I founded Clear 54 as a social enterprise with the goal of helping prevent vulnerable people becoming victims of exploitation
This is why Clear 54 have partnered with the award winning NGO Flourish who provide long-term tailored survivor-centred support to overcome trauma and rebuild lives.
Contact Us
Clear 54
Room 101
City East Business Centre
68-72 Newtownards Road
Belfast
BT4 1GW