1. Introduction

Yingke (London) Law Firm is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all its forms within our operations and supply chains. We recognize our responsibility to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and to ensure that modern slavery has no place in our business or in the businesses with which we engage.

2. Policy Statement

Yingke (London) Law Firm prohibits all forms of modern slavery, including forced labor, child labor, human trafficking, and any other forms of exploitation. We are committed to ensuring that our employees, contractors, suppliers, and business partners are treated with dignity and respect and that their rights are protected at all times.

3. Responsibilities

Senior Management: Senior management is responsible for setting the tone from the top and demonstrating visible leadership in promoting a culture of zero tolerance for modern slavery.

Employees: All employees are expected to familiarise themselves with this policy and to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery promptly.

4. Risk Assessment

Yingke (London) Law Firm will conduct regular risk assessments to identify and assess the risk of modern slavery within our operations and supply chains. This will include assessing the risk associated with specific countries, industries, and business partners.

5. Due Diligence

We will undertake due diligence on all new suppliers and business partners to assess their compliance with our anti-slavery and human trafficking standards. This may include conducting site visits, reviewing policies and procedures, and requesting information on their labor practices.

6. Training

We will provide training to our employees to raise awareness of modern slavery and human trafficking and to ensure that they understand their responsibilities under this policy. Training will be provided regularly and will cover topics such as identifying the signs of modern slavery, reporting procedures, and our commitment to ethical conduct.

7. Reporting

Employees who have concerns or suspicions regarding modern slavery are encouraged to report them promptly to their line manager or the designated point of contact. Reports can be made confidentially, and whistleblowers will be protected from retaliation.

8. Compliance and Monitoring

Yingke (London) Law Firm will regularly review and update this policy to ensure its effectiveness and compliance with relevant laws and regulations. We will also monitor our operations and supply chains to identify any instances of modern slavery and take appropriate action to address them.

9. Communication

This policy will be communicated to all employees, contractors, suppliers, and business partners, and made available on our website. We will also engage with our stakeholders to raise awareness of our commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking.

10. Review

This policy will be reviewed annually to ensure that it remains relevant and effective in addressing the risks of modern slavery within our business and supply chains.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy or wish to report a suspected case of modern slavery, please contact:

Lu Yang
Yingke (London) Law Firm
1 King William Street
London. EC4N 7AF
info@yingkelawyer.co.uk