Commonwealth Modern Slavery Act

The Commonwealth Modern Slavery Act is a proposed law that would require companies operating in the Commonwealth of Nations to disclose information about their efforts to combat modern slavery and human trafficking in their supply chains. The Act is based on the UK’s Modern Slavery Act 2015, and it is being developed by a group of Commonwealth countries led by Australia and the UK. The Act would require companies to publish annual statements detailing their efforts to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in their supply chains, and it would establish an independent body to monitor compliance with the Act. The Commonwealth Modern Slavery Act is currently being considered by Commonwealth countries, and it is expected to be introduced in Parliament in the coming years.