Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy

This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy set out our commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains.

We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place anywhere within our business or supply chains.

This statement is made pursuant to section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

Who We Are

“Expert-Witness” is a trading name of The Legal Group Direct Ltd, a company registered in England & Wales under company number 11408401.

Registered office:
32–36 Chorley New Road,
Bolton,
BL1 4AP

Throughout this policy, references to “we”, “us”, or “our” mean Expert-Witness and The Legal Group Direct Ltd.

Our Business

We provide expert witness services to solicitors, courts and other professional parties within the United Kingdom.

Our business operates within the UK and consists of professional, administrative and support services. Due to the nature of our operations, we consider the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking within our direct business to be low. Nevertheless, we recognise our responsibility to remain vigilant.

Our Commitment

We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. We are committed to ensuring that there is transparency in our business and accountability throughout our organisation and supply chains.

We expect the same high standards from all of our suppliers, contractors, associates and business partners.

Policies and Procedures

We operate a range of policies and procedures that support our commitment to preventing modern slavery, including:

• Ethical business practices
• Compliance with all applicable employment and labour laws
• Fair treatment of employees and associates
• Data protection and confidentiality obligations
• Whistleblowing arrangements (where concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation)

These policies are kept under review and updated where necessary.

Due Diligence and Risk Assessment

We take a risk-based approach to managing modern slavery risks. As part of this:

• We assess the nature of our supply chains and business partners
• We seek to work with reputable suppliers and professional service providers
• We reserve the right to terminate relationships where there is evidence of unethical or unlawful practices

Where appropriate, we may request assurances from suppliers regarding compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

Training and Awareness

We ensure that relevant employees and associates are aware of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking and understand how to identify and report potential concerns.

We promote a culture of transparency, ethical conduct and accountability throughout our organisation.

Reporting Concerns

We encourage anyone working for or on behalf of us to raise concerns about any issue or suspicion of modern slavery or human trafficking at the earliest possible stage.

Concerns may be raised via our usual contact channels or by emailing:

info@expert-witness.uk

All concerns will be taken seriously and investigated appropriately.

Compliance and Review

We are committed to continuously improving our practices to combat modern slavery and human trafficking.

This policy is reviewed regularly and may be updated to reflect changes in legislation, guidance or our business operations.

Approval

This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy has been approved by the management of The Legal Group Direct Ltd and is published in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.