Introduction
This statement is published in response to Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and this version is current as of January 2023. It will be reviewed on a biennial basis.
Staffordshire County Council (the council) is committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in its corporate activities, and in its supply chain management. This statement, and the publishing of it, demonstrates the council’s commitment to contributing to the reduction in the crimes of modern slavery and human trafficking in Staffordshire.
It sets out the steps the council has taken so far, and how we are working towards detecting and preventing modern slavery throughout our services, businesses, and supply chains. This includes our commissioning and procurement processes, working with partners, proactively encouraging the reporting of concerns regarding modern slavery, and ensuring the council’s own policies and procedures are appropriate.
