Modern Slavery Statement for Man And Van Hampton

Man And Van Hampton is committed to conducting business with integrity, dignity, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance approach to slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking in any part of our operations or supply chain. We recognise that the modern slavery risks faced by transport and removals businesses can arise in labour sourcing, subcontracting, warehousing, and procurement. For that reason, our Man And Van Hampton modern slavery policy is embedded across the business and supported by clear accountability.

We expect every employee, contractor, and supplier to act ethically and to comply with applicable labour laws. Our position is simple: we will not knowingly work with any party involved in exploitative labour practices. This principle applies to recruitment, wages, working hours, identity document handling, and freedom of movement. In practice, our zero-tolerance policy means that any suspected breach is investigated immediately and may result in termination of the relationship.

We also take a risk-based approach to prevention. The nature of our services means that Man And Van Hampton slavery prevention measures must be practical and robust. We review worker onboarding, subcontractor arrangements, and supplier standards to reduce the chance of hidden exploitation. Where third parties are involved, we require them to confirm that their employment practices are lawful, fair, and transparent. This is an essential part of responsible business conduct.

Supplier Oversight and Due Diligence

Supplier management is central to our anti-slavery controls. We use supplier audits, document checks, and proportionate assessments to understand where risks may exist. Our audits review wage records, right-to-work processes, accommodation arrangements where relevant, and evidence that workers are free from coercion. We prioritise suppliers that demonstrate ethical recruitment and appropriate labour standards, especially where labour is sourced through intermediaries.

If concerns are identified, we expect prompt corrective action. For serious or repeated issues, we may suspend orders, discontinue cooperation, or report concerns to the relevant authorities. Our procurement decisions are guided not only by service quality and price, but also by compliance with modern slavery and human rights requirements. By maintaining active oversight, Man And Van Hampton modern slavery statement commitments remain more than policy; they become day-to-day operational practice.

Reporting Channels and Employee Responsibility

We encourage all workers to speak up if they suspect exploitation, unsafe labour practices, or any form of coercion. Reporting can be made through internal management routes, and concerns are treated seriously, confidentially, and without retaliation. Our reporting channels are designed to allow issues to be raised early so that action can be taken before harm escalates. We make it clear that silence is not an option where there may be risk of abuse.

Training supports these expectations. Relevant staff receive guidance on recognising signs of forced labour, document retention abuse, debt bondage, restricted movement, and other indicators of exploitation. Managers are responsible for applying the policy consistently and for escalating concerns where needed. We believe that an informed workforce is essential to the success of our anti-slavery controls and to the protection of vulnerable workers.

Our controls are reviewed through an annual cycle. Each year, we assess whether our policies, training, and supplier screening remain effective and proportionate to the risks faced by the business. The annual review considers any incidents, audit findings, legal developments, and improvements identified by management. Where weaknesses are found, we update our procedures so that the response to modern slavery risks remains current and credible.

This statement reflects our ongoing commitment to ethical operations and responsible supply chain management. Man And Van Hampton will continue to strengthen its approach to prevention, detection, and remediation, while maintaining a zero-tolerance stance toward all forms of modern slavery. We understand that vigilance is essential, and we will keep improving our safeguards to protect workers and uphold the highest standards of conduct.