Tuesday 21 September 2021, 4PM – 6PM BST
As issues about the supply of goods and pharmaceuticals begin to bite in the wake of Brexit, Cristina Talens, Head of Business Risk Assessment Services in the Wilberforce Institute, will lead a major discussion about the impact of Brexit on labour exploitation and modern slavery. This webinar introduces a panel of experts, listed below, who are working at the forefront of identifying and tackling exploitative practices on the ground today.
Dame Sara Thornton – UK’s Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner and chair of the Government Skills and Curriculum Unit Leadership Advisory Board. Dame Sara was Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police from 2007-2015 and the first Chair of the National Police Chiefs’ Council from 2015-2019
Melville Miles – Head of Human Rights (Greencore) and Board Member of the Food Network for Ethical Trade
Darryl Dixon – Head of Gangmasters Licensing Authority single enforcement body
Shayne Tyler – Group Compliance Director at Fresca Group and Anti-Slavery Network Director
David Camp – Chief Executive of allianceHR Ltd and the Association of Labour Providers Ltd
This is not a discussion between academics. Cristina has assembled a stellar panel of experts from a diverse range of backgrounds from the Anti-Slavery Commissioner to police enforcement and experts in the areas of ethical trade and supply chains. Our speakers will be talking about the impact of Brexit on labour in the UK and the new risks companies need to be aware of with the sourcing of labour.
To sign up for this event please click on the link below:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7287658042180033552
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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