Please read our Modern Slavery Policy set out here.
We are dedicated to conducting thorough yearly assessments to ensure the continued relevance and effectiveness of our Modern Slavery Policy. For any questions regarding this policy, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
About This Policy
This policy outlines the Modern Slavery Policy of accidentclaimsadvice.org.uk, a website operated by JF Law Limited (referred to as “the Firm”), a solicitors’ firm located at:
- Europa House,
- 1 Conway Street,
- Birkenhead,
- Wirral,
- Cheshire,
- CH41 6RY. (referred to as “the Firm”). We are fully authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) under Firm Reference Number 839005.
The information provided pertains to the 2023/24 fiscal year.
Organisational Framework
The Firm’s governance is overseen by a board of directors. Its operations are located in England.
Definitions
For the purposes of this policy, ‘modern slavery’ encompasses human trafficking, forced labour, and the exploitation of workers by way of abuse (physical and mental), mistreatment, or confinement.
Our Commitment
The Firm fully understands its responsibility in preventing modern slavery and commits to complying with the Modern Slavery Act 2015. This commitment comes through continually monitoring and improving our internal operations and supply chain practices.
The Firm avoids any partnerships with organisations, both domestically and internationally, that endorse, partake in or support slavery, servitude, or forced labour. Additionally, we ensure that all employment practices comply with UK employment legislation.
Management Of Supply Chains
Primary supply chains involve providing legal services, supported by physical office locations in Merseyside (including Liverpool and Wirral) and arrangements for remote working.
Potential Exposure
The primary risk of slavery and human trafficking is within lower-paid positions within our office infrastructure. Although this risk is minimal, the Firm remains committed to taking decisive action to prevent those practices both within the Firm’s operations and its suppliers.
Impact Of Global Events
The Firm’s exposure to modern slavery did not increase during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Firm maintained strong relationships with its suppliers and swiftly adapted to remote working, ensuring its staff had access to grievance procedures and received full pay when isolation periods were in force.
Proactive Measures
The Firm conducts due diligence to eliminate modern slavery from its operations and supply chains. Future actions may include reviewing supplier contracts, conducting risk assessments, evaluating impacts, implementing action plans, and providing staff training regarding modern slavery.
Performance Monitoring
The Firm regularly sets and reviews Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure our effectiveness in combating modern slavery.
Additional Policies
The Firm’s Recruitment Policy supports our commitment to preventing modern slavery.
Compliance Officer
Our compliance officer is responsible for addressing modern slavery concerns and ensuring that the Firm meets its legal and ethical obligations.
This statement is reviewed annually and is made in accordance with Section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.