Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy

Introduction

Stanworth Law Solicitors is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct, including the prevention of modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations and supply chains.

Although we are not currently required to publish a slavery and human trafficking statement under the Modern Slavery Act 2015, we believe it is important to demonstrate our commitment to transparency and corporate responsibility.

Our Business

Stanworth Law is a regulated legal practice based in the North West of England, specialising in personal injury, industrial disease, and military hearing loss claims. As a law firm, our supply chains are relatively low risk but may include:

• External counsel and medical experts

• Office and IT suppliers

• Outsourced business services (e.g., document storage, facilities management, software providers)

Our Commitment

We are fully committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our business or supply chains. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any such practices and expect the same from those we engage with.

Due Diligence and Risk Management

We assess our suppliers / service providers based on risk and maintain oversight of our business relationships. Our approach includes:

• Using only reputable suppliers and service providers

• Verifying credentials of third-party contractors and agencies

• Reviewing contracts to ensure compliance with ethical standards

• Ceasing relationships where concerns arise and no remedial action is taken

Staff Training and Awareness

While the risk of modern slavery in our direct operations is minimal, we recognise the importance of awareness. All staff are made aware of:

• The signs of modern slavery and human trafficking

• How to report concerns internally or externally

• Our internal policies on whistleblowing, anti-bribery, and ethical conduct

We will consider additional training where appropriate for individuals involved in supplier engagement or recruitment.

Reporting and Responsibility

The directors of Stanworth Law have overall responsibility for this policy and for ensuring it is reviewed and updated annually.

Any concerns relating to modern slavery, whether internal or external, should be reported immediately to a senior manager or via our internal whistleblowing procedures.