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Joint statement on the government response to the JCHR Report on Forced Labour in UK Supply Chains

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  • 23 October 2025
  • ETI position statement
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Human rights due diligence
Joint BRC, CJC, ETI & TUC statement - Govt. response to JCHR report.pdf

The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI), British Retail Consortium (BRC), Corporate Justice Coalition (CJC), and Trades Union Congress (TUC) welcome the UK Government’s statement that it is committed to protecting responsible businesses and championing international standards and frameworks on human rights, the environment and anti-corruption measures to support a level playing field for businesses.

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