Kingsley Napley 24 HOUR SEARCH Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Offences Home Services Criminal Litigation Criminal Defence and Police Investigations Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Offences "They're one of the firms that is right at the top of the scale. They're very experienced in handling the big cases. They're extremely well resourced and I've never had anything other than a good experience with them." Chambers UK 2020 - A Client’s Guide to the UK Legal Profession The Modern Slavery Act 2015 is the first legislative framework to specifically address slavery and trafficking in the 21st Century. It increases the power of law enforcement (criminal and civil) surrounding slavery and trafficking in the modern day. Tackling modern slavery is one of the National Crime Agency’s priorities when it comes to fighting serious and organised crime. The term ‘modern slavery’ refers to human trafficking, slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour. The NCA works with partner organisations such as the police, the Crown Prosecution Services and the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA), whose role is to protect vulnerable and exploited workers, to tackle modern slavery. The penalties under the Modern Slavery Act are severe - ranging from substantial terms of imprisonment for individuals and large fines for corporates. How we can help Whether advising corporates or individuals caught up in investigations relating to modern slavery, to conducting internal investigations for companies or advising individuals affected by those internal investigations, we help our clients steer a course through the legal, regulatory and reputational challenges such situations present. Our broadly-based criminal and regulatory practice gives us the experience needed to provide our clients with the best strategically-sound and practical advice. INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS CORPORATES INDIVIDUALS To find out more please contact our Modern Slavery team. +44 (0)20 7814 1200 Contact the team Nicola Finnerty Partner Email Nicola Katherine Tyler Partner Email Katherine Louise Hodges Partner and Head of Department VIEW FULL TEAM Find out more about how our Modern Slavery team can help CONTACT US MODERN SLAVERY HUMAN TRAFFICKING BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS Services Criminal Litigation Our criminal lawyers are astute, supportive and highly sophisticated, particularly known for providing strategic, sensible and practical advice. Criminal Defence and Police Investigations From police station representation and advice to restraint and confiscation proceedings, we are proactive in achieving the best outcomes. Corporate Crime Corporate crime is under the spotlight more now than ever before with an increasing appetite for corporate prosecutions. Investigations When an individual or company is faced with a criminal or regulatory investigation we manage every step of the process. Internal Investigations Corporate clients require sophisticated and sensitive advice when they encounter internal crises which have the potential to escalate. Employment Whether you are a business or a senior employee, our employment law specialists will give pragmatic and commercial advice. Business and Human Rights Consumers and regulators increasingly expect companies to demonstrate a commitment to human rights, where companies fall short, they increasingly face both reputational and legal consequences. Reputation and Media Protecting our clients’ reputation and maintaining control when they are the subject of media scrutiny is what we do. Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Offences Insights BLOG ‘World-leading’ Modern Slavery Act 2015: review confirms more to be done Katherine Tyler BLOG Modern Slavery Act 2015: Under Review Sophie Wood BLOG Criticisms of slavery statements, a focus on prosecuting offenders and imposing STPOs: the year that taught us the Modern Slavery Act is not a tick-box exercise Sophie Wood LOAD MORE Let us take it from here. +44 (0)20 7814 1200 enquiries@kingsleynapley.co.uk CONNECT WITH KN LINKED IN TWITTER SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST Kingsley Napley Legal Notices Privacy Notice Fraud Warning Modern Slavery Statement Complaints Website Terms Cookie Policy Accessibility Site Map © Kingsley Napley LLP. All rights reserved. Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, registration number 500046.