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Modern Slavery

Anti Trafficking and Modern Slavery Policy

Medina Food Group Ltd have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and we are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships and to ensure this does not take place anywhere in our own business and our supply chains. We expect our suppliers will hold the same high standards. The Directors have the responsibility for ensuring that all those under our control complies with it.

Purpose

The purpose of the policy is to stop and combat trafficking in human beings and to protect its victims. Medina Food Group Ltd acknowledge the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and aim to highlight the offences under the act.

Aim

The aim of this policy is to prevent trafficking, to effectively prosecute criminals, and to better protect the victims, in line with the highest European standards.

Requirements

  • Under The Immigration Asylum, and Nationality Act 2006 employers must not employ illegal migrants. 
  •  Human Trafficking (Modern Slavery Act 2015):
  • A person commits an offence if the person arranges or facilitates the travel of another person (‘’V’’) with the view of V being exploited.
  • Slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour (Modern Slavery Act 2015):
  • A person commits an offence if the person holds another person in slavery or servitude and the circumstances are such that the person knows or ought to know that the other person is held in slavery or servitude.
  • A person commits an offence if the person requires another person to perform forced or compulsory labour and the circumstances are such that the person knows or ought to know that the other person is being required to perform forced or compulsory labour.
  • The prevention, detection and reporting of modern slavery in any part of our business or supply chain is the responsibility of all those working for us or under our control. You are required to avoid any activity that might lead to, or suggest a breach of this policy.
  • You must notify your manger as soon as possible if you believe or suspect that a conflict with this policy has occurred or may occur in the future.
  • You are encouraged to raise concerns about any issue or suspicion of modern slavery in any parts of our business or supply chain at the earliest stage possible.
  • If you believe or suspect a breach of this policy has occurred or that it may occur you must notify your manager or report it in accordance with our Whistleblowing Policy as soon as possible.

Breaches of this policy

  • Any employee who breaches this policy will face disciplinary action, which could result in dismissal for misconduct or gross misconduct.
  • We may terminate our relationship with other suppliers if they breach this policy.