Purpose and Scope
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the organisation complies with all relevant legislation mainly the Modern Slavery Act 2015. This policy applies to Swype employees and contractors working for an on behalf of the organisation.
Definitions
Swype considers that modern slavery encompasses:
- Human trafficking;
- Forced work, through mental or physical threat;
- Being owned or controlled by an employer through mental or physical abuse or the threat of abuse;
- Being dehumanised, treated as a commodity or being bought or sold as property;
- Being physically constrained or to have restriction placed on freedom of movement.
Commitment
Swype acknowledges its responsibilities in relation to tackling modern slavery and commits to complying with the provisions in the Modern Slavery Act 2015. Swype understands that this requires an ongoing review of both its internal practices in relation to its labour force and, additionally, its supply chains.
Swype does not enter into business with any other organisation, in the United Kingdom or overseas which knowingly supports or is found to involve itself in slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour.
No labour provided to Swype in the pursuance of the provision of its own services is obtained by means of slavery or human trafficking. The business strictly adheres to the minimum standards required in relation to its responsibilities under relevant employment legislation.
Potential Exposure
In general, Swype considers its exposure to slavery/human trafficking to be relatively limited. Nonetheless, it will take any steps necessary to ensure that such practices do not take place in its business nor the business of any organisation that supplies goods and/or services to it. Our approved sub-contractors will also be audited to ensure they also adhere to the Modern Slavery Act 2015
Steps
Swype carries out due diligence processes in relation to ensuring slavery and/or human trafficking does not take place in its organisation or supply chains, including conducting a review of the controls of its suppliers.
Swype has not, to its knowledge, conducted any business with another organisation which has been found to have involved itself with modern slavery.
Tim Scott
Managing Director
