The Modern Slavery Act (the ‘Act’) became law on 26 March 2015.
Section 54 of the Act, ‘Transparency in Supply Chains’, requires every organisation carrying on abusiness in the UK with a total annual turnover of £36m or more to produce an annual Statement; setting out the steps they have taken to tackle slavery and human trafficking in their organisation and supply chains.
This statement has been prepared with reference to the UK Home Office’s updated statutory guidance on Transparency in Supply Chains published in March 2025.
While the legal requirements under section 54 remain unchanged, AAUK has sought to align this statement with the guidance’s emphasis on meaningful action, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Nigatwa is rebuilding her life after modern slavery, using new skills and livelihoods to secure a better future for her son. Genaye Eshetu/ ActionAid
