Law 360 has published the article ‘Why Companies Should Investigate Unethical Supply Chain Conduct’ by Jamas Hodivala KC, Dan Hudson and Maitreyee Dixit-Mannava (Seladore Legal).

‘As regulatory scrutiny on modern slavery intensifies, the U.K. government’s guidance for businesses on reporting under Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, updated in March, underscores the urgent need for companies to adopt transparent and measurable due diligence practices.

These developments reinforce the broader need for proactive internal investigations into unethical or criminal conduct in supply chains.

This article explores why companies should take such steps. It considers legal, commercial, governance and ethical justifications for internal investigations; examines triggers for investigations; and offers practical guidance on how investigations should be conducted to ensure compliance, accountability and resilience.’

Read the full article here.