This statement is made in accordance with Section 54, Part 6 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps that Deadline Despatch Ltd has taken to ensure that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in our supply chains or in any area of our business.
Our business acknowledges that slavery and human trafficking are concealed, damaging and cruel practices that unfortunately are still present in global society. This Company is alert to its responsibility for recognising and tackling this illegal practice and is committed to providing a workplace and building relationships with suppliers where dignity and respect is provided to all.
Deadline Despatch Ltd is an independent courier company with 3 depots in the Thames Valley area.The Company has business relationships and supply chains within the transport and warehousing sectors.
In conjunction with the Deadline Despatch Ltd Slavery & Human Trafficking Statement, the Company regularly reviews and amends its policies to ensure they reflect and integrate with our stance on slavery and human trafficking. The Company has comprehensive employment policies and procedures which include Equal Opportunities, Whistleblowing, Bribery, Recruitment and Bullying & Harassment which highlight our commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment which is free from illegal practices, harassment and exploitation.
The Company has auditing processes in place and we provide relevant training for our managers to improve awareness and highlight the principle risks related to modern day slavery and human trafficking within the business and our supply chain.
The Company has continued to ensure that it provides a positive and supportive working environment for its employees and workers and we continue to offer strong communication channels through; regular staff and health and safety forums.
The Company is committed to the training and development of its people; we have implemented new staff training and development initiatives to encourage disclosure of harassment and bullying, and slavery and human trafficking is a standard component of our company training plan.
This statement was reviewed in March 2025.
