ANTI-SLAVERY POLICY STATEMENT

Modern slavery is a grave violation of human rights and a criminal offence. It encompasses various forms, such as slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour, and human trafficking. These exploitative practices entail the deprivation of an individual's liberty for personal or commercial gain.

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At Care Property Services Limited, we uphold a zero-tolerance stance against modern slavery. We are steadfast in our commitment to conduct business ethically and with integrity, ensuring that modern slavery has no place within our organisation or any part of our supply chains.

We pledge to implement and enforce robust systems and controls to prevent modern slavery in all aspects of our operations. Transparency is paramount, and we are dedicated to fulfilling our disclosure obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

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Our expectations extend to all our contractors, suppliers, and business partners. In the upcoming year, our contractual agreements will explicitly prohibit the use of forced, compulsory, or trafficked labour and any form of slavery or servitude, regardless of the age of the individuals involved. We anticipate our suppliers upholding these same high standards across their supply chains.

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This policy applies to every individual working for or on behalf of Care Property Services Limited, including employees at all levels, directors, officers, agency workers, seconded workers, volunteers, interns, agents, contractors, external consultants, third-party representatives, and business partners.

Please note that this policy does not form part of any employee's contract of employment and may be subject to amendment at any time.

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Responsibility for the Policy

Care Property Services Limited is responsible for ensuring compliance with this policy and aligning it with our legal and ethical obligations. We are accountable for ensuring that all individuals under our purview adhere to this policy.

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The company is incumbent upon overseeing this policy's implementation, monitoring, and effectiveness, as well as addressing any inquiries or concerns that may arise. Management at all levels is entrusted with ensuring comprehension and compliance among their respective teams through adequate and regular training.

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We invite feedback on this policy and welcome suggestions for its enhancement. Comments, queries, or suggestions should be directed to the Managing Director.

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Compliance with the Policy

All individuals associated with Care Property Services Limited must familiarise themselves with this policy and adhere to its provisions.

Every individual within our organisation is responsible for preventing, detecting, and reporting instances of modern slavery. Any activity that contravenes this policy should be promptly reported to your line manager or a company director.

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We encourage the timely reporting of any suspicions or concerns regarding modern slavery within our business or supply chains. Such reports can be made through established channels or in accordance with our Whistleblowing Policy.

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In appropriate situations, we will support and guide our suppliers to address coercive, abusive, or exploitative practices within their operations.

 

Suppose individuals are uncertain about the nature of certain acts or working conditions within our supply chains. In that case, they are encouraged to seek clarification from their line manager or a company director.

We are committed to fostering an environment of openness and will safeguard those who raise genuine concerns in good faith under this policy. No individual should face any form of detrimental treatment for reporting suspicions of modern slavery.

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If you believe you have experienced such treatment, please inform your line manager immediately. Employees may also raise grievances formally through our Grievance Procedure outlined in the current employee handbook.

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Communication & Awareness of this Policy

Training on this policy and the risks associated with modern slavery in our supply chains is integrated into the induction process for all employees. Updates will be communicated through established channels within the organisation.

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Our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery will be communicated to all suppliers, contractors, and business partners at the commencement of our engagement and reinforced as necessary.

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Breaches of this Policy

Any employee who breaches this policy will face disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal for gross misconduct. Similarly, relationships with other individuals or organisations working on our behalf will be terminated should they violate this policy.

 

Stephen Licata

Company Director

Care Property Services Limited