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Modern Slavery

Anti Trafficking and Modern Slavery Policy

Medina Food Group Ltd adopts and maintains zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking in our operations and across our supply chain. In line with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and NHS Supply Chain Standards, we are committed to acting with integrity, transparency and fairness in our business dealings and relationships. We expect our suppliers, contractors, and service providers to operate to the same high ethical standards and implement robust systems to prevent modern slavery risks. The Directors have the responsibility for ensuring that all those under our control complies with it.

Purpose

The purpose of the policy is to prevent occurrence of modern slavery in our organisation and supply chain. Our policy aligns with the NHS Supplier Code of Conduct, particularly in relation to labour rights and comply fully with the Modern Slavery Act 2015. This policy supports the identification, mitigation and remediation of modern slavery risks and promote transparent reporting and continuous improvement.

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.

Key Commitments

  • Ensuring all employment is freely chosen with no coercion, debt bondage or forced labour.
  • Prohibiting the use of child labour in our organisation.
  • Respecting the right to fair pay, Safe working conditions, and freedom of association.

Training & Awareness

  • Mandatory Annual Training is provided to all staff in our organisation.
  • Training includes how to identify signs of modern slavery and how to report concerns.

Monitoring & Review

  • This policy is reviewed annually, or sooner if significant changes occur.
  • To ensure transparency, we have published our Modern Slavery Statement on our organisation’s official website.