Modern Slavery Statement for Removal Van Hackney
Removal Van Hackney is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that businesses in the transport and removals sector may face risks linked to subcontracting, recruitment practices, and outsourced services, and we take those risks seriously.
Our zero-tolerance policy applies to every part of our organisation. We do not tolerate any form of exploitation, whether it occurs in direct employment or through third-party arrangements. All managers and staff are expected to uphold this commitment and to act promptly if they suspect any behaviour that may breach this standard. We expect the same high standards from all suppliers, partners, and contractors.
To support this approach, Removal Van Hackney carries out due diligence on suppliers before work begins and continues monitoring throughout the relationship. This includes reviewing labour practices, checking for excessive reliance on vulnerable workers, and assessing whether subcontractors follow lawful employment standards. Where appropriate, we conduct supplier audits to verify compliance and identify any gaps in ethical practice. If risks are found, we require corrective action and may suspend or end the relationship if improvements are not made.
We also provide clear reporting channels so that concerns can be raised safely and in confidence. Any worker, contractor, or stakeholder who suspects a modern slavery issue can report it through internal management routes, and all reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly. We do not permit retaliation against anyone who speaks up in good faith. This reporting culture is essential to ensuring that the removal van Hackney business remains alert to hidden risks and ready to act.
Training is an important part of our prevention framework. Relevant team members receive guidance on recognising indicators of exploitation, such as withheld documents, restricted movement, unusual control by third parties, or inconsistent payment arrangements. By increasing awareness, we improve the chances of identifying concerns early and taking responsible action. Our operational teams are also encouraged to question unusual supplier behaviour and to escalate concerns without delay.
Recruitment practices are reviewed to ensure fairness and compliance. We require that workers are employed voluntarily, with clear terms, lawful pay, and the freedom to leave employment in accordance with applicable law. Any use of labour intermediaries or subcontracted support must be transparent and subject to checks. In this way, the Removal Van Hackney modern slavery statement reinforces a wider commitment to ethical employment and responsible business conduct.
We recognise that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility, not a one-time exercise. That is why we carry out an annual review of our policies, supplier oversight, training effectiveness, and reporting mechanisms. The review helps us assess whether our controls remain suitable and whether new risks have emerged in our operations or supply chain. Findings from the review are used to strengthen our procedures and improve accountability across the business.
Where potential issues are identified, we take proportionate action based on the severity of the concern. This may include requesting evidence of compliance, carrying out additional supplier audits, pausing work, or terminating arrangements where necessary. We believe that consistent follow-up is essential to maintaining trust and demonstrating that our zero-tolerance approach is more than a statement of principle.
Removal Van Hackney is dedicated to continual improvement and to playing its part in eliminating modern slavery from business practices. Through strong supplier controls, confidential reporting channels, staff awareness, and regular review, we aim to protect vulnerable people and uphold ethical standards in every aspect of our work. This statement reflects our ongoing commitment to responsible operations and to maintaining a supply chain built on dignity, fairness, and lawful conduct.