Modern Slavery

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Policy & Statement

Policy Statement:

Global Voices is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and to ensuring that modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and other human rights abuses do not occur in our business or supply chains.

We are committed to complying with the Modern Slavery Act 2015, maintaining transparency in our approach, and taking all reasonable steps to prevent modern slavery in our operations.

All employees, contractors, and suppliers are expected to act in accordance with this policy and report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery.

Scope:

This policy applies to:

All employees, workers, freelancers, interns, consultants, and contractors
Our operations, both in the UK and internationally
All suppliers, subcontractors, and third-party partners
Business-related activities including remote work, travel, and events

Governance and Approval:

This policy and statement have been approved by the Board of Directors of Global Voices and are reviewed at least annually to ensure ongoing compliance with legal obligations.

Our Business:

Global Voices is a language services provider (LSP), offering translation, transcription, interpretation, voiceover, and related services to clients worldwide. We operate under a framework of ethical business practices and are committed to ensuring our operations and supply chains are free from modern slavery risks.

Risk Assessment and Due Diligence:

To assess and manage the risk of modern slavery, we:

Identify and assess potential risk areas when engaging new suppliers
Conduct regular reviews of our existing supply chains
Audit high-risk suppliers and require self-certification declarations
Include clauses in contracts requiring suppliers to comply with anti-slavery laws
Monitor compliance through account managers and management oversight

We maintain awareness of regions, industries, and activities where risks are higher and take appropriate measures to mitigate them.

Supplier Adherence:

Suppliers, contractors, and partners are expected to:

Comply with applicable labour laws and anti-slavery legislation
Ensure employees are paid at or above the prevailing minimum wage
Allow audits or checks by Global Voices where required
Report concerns regarding modern slavery

Failure to adhere to these expectations may result in contract termination.

Reporting and Whistleblowing:

Employees and third parties are encouraged to report any concerns of modern slavery through our whistleblowing channels. Reports can be made confidentially and without fear of retaliation.

All reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly, and any corrective action is implemented where necessary.

Training:

To raise awareness and maintain compliance:

Modern Slavery training is included in all staff inductions
Refresher training is provided periodically
Information and resources are accessible on the company intranet

Effectiveness and Monitoring:

We measure the effectiveness of our approach through:

Monitoring supplier compliance and audit outcomes
Tracking training completion rates
Reviewing reports and investigations of modern slavery concerns
Regularly reviewing risk assessments and due diligence processes

Employee Responsibilities:

All employees, contractors, and managers must:

Understand and comply with this policy
Report any concerns regarding modern slavery or human trafficking
Cooperate with investigations and audits
Act ethically and responsibly in all business dealings

Commitment:

Global Voices remains committed to continuous improvement in preventing modern slavery. We will review this policy annually or as necessary to reflect changes in legislation, guidance, or business operations.

This policy constitutes our Modern Slavery Statement under Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 for the financial year ending June 2026.

This statement was approved by the Board of Directors.