1.             Anti-Slavery Statement

1.1          At User Centric Design (UCD), we are committed to combating modern slavery and human trafficking in all its forms. We recognise that slavery and human trafficking remain significant global issues, and we are dedicated to ensuring that our business and supply chains are free from such practices.

2.             Our Commitment

2.1          We adhere to the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and other relevant legislation aimed at preventing modern slavery and human trafficking.

2.2          We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business operations.

2.3          We strive to ensure that all individuals working directly or indirectly for our company are treated with dignity and respect, and their human rights are upheld.

2.4          We continuously assess and mitigate the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking within our supply chains and take appropriate action to address any identified issues.

3.             Our Actions

3.1          Noting clause 2.2 above, we require our supply chains to identify and address any potential risks of modern slavery and human trafficking.

3.2          We collaborate with our suppliers, contractors, and other business partners to promote ethical business practices and raise awareness of the importance of eradicating modern slavery and human trafficking.

3.3          We encourage our employees and stakeholders to report any concerns or suspicions regarding modern slavery and human trafficking, and we are committed to investigating and addressing such reports promptly and appropriately.

4.             Transparency

4.1          This statement is made pursuant to section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015[i] and reflects our commitment to transparency and accountability in combating modern slavery and human trafficking.

4.2          This statement will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary to ensure its continued effectiveness and relevance.

  [i] UK Modern Slavery Act 2015. Modern Slavery Act 2015 (legislation.gov.uk)