Introduction

This policy is applicable to all entities within the Amiri Group, specifically Amiri Construction Ltd and Amiri Homes Ltd, and outlines their actions and obligations as detailed in this document to prevent human trafficking and slavery in our business and supply chain. 

Policy Elements

Controls

We have a zero-tolerance approach towards Modern Slavery and human trafficking in our own operations and our supply chain.  Our policies require that our supply chain and consultants acknowledge their responsibility for adhering to our policies.

We undertake assessments to identify the key procurement risks categories in our supply chain using SMAS and SSIP.  Our Subcontractor Terms and Conditions (Clause 43) state what we expect of our subcontractors regarding commitment to the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and our Purchase Order Conditions (19) states the same for our Suppliers. Our procurement methods are compliant with legislation, including health and safety regulations, and conform to our ethical, environmental and responsible business standards.

Our Equal Opportunities policy also refers to our commitment towards adhering to the Modern Slavery Act 2015. We will take seriously any allegations that human rights are not properly respected.  

Our Modern Slavery policy specifically prohibits activities linked to slavery, servitude, forced labour and human trafficking.  All our suppliers are required to comply with this policy. 

We also operate a Whistle Blowing policy, aimed principally at our employees but also available to others working on our projects, that encourages employees to report any wrongdoing including human rights abuses.  All reports are formally investigated and appropriate action taken. 

Our minimum trading standards require all our suppliers to:

• Provide their employees with good working conditions and fair treatment;
• Respect workers’ human rights and comply fully with all applicable laws;
• Ensure all work is voluntary, and not done under any threat of penalties or sanctions;
• Not require workers to pay any deposits for work, and employers – whether labour users or recruiters – must not keep original identity documents;
• Ensure that workers are free to leave work at any time, with all salary owed to be paid;
• Comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (transparency in supply chains);
• Implement appropriate controls to prevent Modern Slavery; and
• Notify Amiri Group Limited immediately if they become aware of any incidents of Modern Slavery within their supply chains.

Appropriate action will be taken against suppliers who breach these obligations, which may include terminating their contract. 

As part of our existing due diligence and assessment process, all of our supply chain must obtain pre-qualification clearance for approval to work with us.  Post-approval, we reserve a contractual right to carry out periodic compliance audits and/or request additional information and evidence in respect of a wide range of matters which includes compliance with the Act (where applicable).

Training and Awareness

All staff are aware of this policy and it has been disseminated through subcontractor and supplier documentation.

Compliance With the Law

The Amiri leadership team is responsible for supplier relationships and for their division’s compliance with the Company’s Modern Slavery Policy and the Act. 

We will monitor the effectiveness of our actions against modern slavery in our company and supply chain.

This statement is made pursuant to Section 54 of the Act and was approved by the Board of Amiri Group Limited.  We will continue to develop our Modern Slavery Policy which will be reviewed annually.

This policy was approved electronically. Proof of signature is available on request.