Modern Slavery Statement for Removals Queens Park

Removals Queens Park is committed to conducting business ethically, lawfully, and with respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. As a Queens Park removals company, we recognise that responsibility extends beyond our immediate team and includes the contractors, suppliers, and service partners we work with every day.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery in all forms. This means that any evidence, suspicion, or allegation of exploitation is treated seriously and investigated promptly. Our policy applies to employment practices, recruitment, subcontracting, logistics support, and procurement. We require all staff to act with integrity and to remain alert to signs that an individual may be at risk of coercion, deception, or abuse.

We also expect every supplier to share our commitment. Any relationship involving Removals Queens Park may be reviewed or terminated if a partner fails to meet our ethical standards. We do not accept practices that place profit above human dignity, and we aim to ensure that our Queens Park removal services are delivered in a manner that protects workers and respects the law.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Our due diligence process begins before a supplier is engaged and continues throughout the relationship. We assess the nature of the service, the country of origin where relevant, workforce stability, subcontracting arrangements, and any indicators of labour exploitation. Where appropriate, we request evidence of employment eligibility checks, wage practices, working hours controls, and policies that address modern slavery risks.

Audit Approach

We carry out supplier audits on a risk-based basis, prioritising higher-risk categories such as temporary labour providers, transport subcontractors, and outsourced operational services. These audits may include document reviews, site visits, worker interviews, and verification of corrective actions. If a supplier cannot demonstrate compliance, we require immediate improvement measures and may suspend or end the relationship if concerns remain unresolved.

For Queens Park movers working across our network, the objective is not only compliance, but continuous improvement. We encourage suppliers to strengthen internal controls, improve record keeping, and train managers to identify warning signs such as restricted movement, debt bondage, wage withholding, or unsafe accommodation linked to employment.

Reporting Channels and Safe Escalation

We promote a culture in which concerns can be raised safely and without fear of retaliation. All employees, contractors, and suppliers are encouraged to report suspicions of modern slavery, unethical recruitment, or exploitative working conditions. Concerns may be reported through line management, senior leadership, or our internal compliance process, and all reports are handled confidentially wherever possible.

Reports are reviewed promptly and escalated to the appropriate decision-maker for investigation. Where a concern involves potential criminal conduct or immediate risk to an individual, we cooperate with the relevant authorities and take action to protect those affected. We make it clear that anyone who raises a genuine concern will be supported, and no one will suffer disadvantage for speaking up in good faith.

We also ensure that workers engaged through suppliers are informed of their rights in a way they can understand. This includes clear expectations about pay, hours, freedom of movement, and the ability to leave unsafe conditions. By strengthening these protections, Removals Queens Park aims to reduce hidden risk and maintain a responsible, transparent supply chain.

Training, Monitoring, and Annual Review

Our staff receive awareness training so they can recognise potential warning signs and respond appropriately. Training covers indicators such as unexplained fearfulness, poor living conditions, document retention, inconsistent pay arrangements, and signs that a worker may not be acting freely. Managers are responsible for applying this knowledge during recruitment, supplier oversight, and operational planning.

We monitor the effectiveness of our controls through internal reviews, supplier assessments, and oversight of any incidents or complaints. Findings are used to update policies, improve audit scope, and strengthen preventive actions across the business. This approach supports our broader commitment to ethical practice across Queens Park removals and related services.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains accurate, relevant, and aligned with legal requirements and business activity. The annual review considers changes in risk, supply chain structure, training outcomes, audit results, and any reported concerns. Where needed, we revise our procedures and improve our controls so that our commitment to preventing modern slavery remains active, practical, and effective.

Removals Queens Park will continue to uphold a proactive and responsible approach, demonstrating that ethical conduct is central to how we work and how we choose the organisations we rely on.