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Modern Slavery Regulations
14 March 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the introduction of regulations to eradicate modern slavery in NHS supply chains in England.
Action Requested
DHSC will launch a public consultation this spring to develop modern slavery regulations, which will be published and laid before Parliament following the consultation's outcome. The regulations aim to place legal duties on public bodies to assess and address modern slavery risk in procurement activities.
Key Facts
- DHSC aims to eradicate the use of goods and services tainted by modern slavery in NHS supply chains.
- Regulations will be introduced within 12 to 18 months of the enactment of the Health and Care Act 2022, now delayed for thorough assessment.
- A review into modern slavery risk within NHS supply chains was delivered in December 2023.
- The Procurement Act 2023 will be enacted on 1 October 2024.
- The Provider Selection Regime came into force in January 2024, setting out procurement rules for clinical services.
- Legal duties will require public bodies to assess modern slavery risk and take reasonable steps to address it proportionately.
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