Modern Slavery Statement

Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors is unwavering in its commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all their forms.

As a leading law firm operating in the United Kingdom, we recognise our responsibility to act with integrity, transparency, and vigilance in all our business dealings. We are dedicated to ensuring that our practices, as well as those of our suppliers, are devoid of any form of modern slavery or human trafficking.

Modern slavery is a heinous crime that encompasses slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour, and human trafficking. We understand the significant impact these practices have on individuals and communities, and we are committed to playing our part in eradicating them.

Our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery is enshrined in our firm’s ethos and operational procedures. We are steadfast in our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships, implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place anywhere in our own business or in any of our supply chains.

Our firm is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct. We believe that modern slavery is a matter of human rights, and we are determined to ensure that our firm and our supply chains operate in a manner that respects and promotes these rights. To this end, we have put in place a robust framework of policies and procedures designed to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking.

Our staff are at the forefront of our efforts to combat modern slavery. We provide regular training and awareness programmes to ensure that our employees are equipped to identify the signs of modern slavery and know how to report any concerns.

This training covers the various forms of modern slavery, the potential risks within our business and supply chains, and the steps employees should take if they suspect that modern slavery is occurring.

We expect our suppliers and business partners to share our commitment to eradicating modern slavery. We have implemented a rigorous supplier due diligence process, which includes assessing the modern slavery and human trafficking risks of each new supplier and conducting regular reviews of existing suppliers.

We expect all our suppliers to adhere to our standards and policies, and we reserve the right to terminate our relationship with any supplier who fails to meet our expectations.

Transparency and continuous improvement are key to our approach. We regularly review and update our policies and procedures to ensure their effectiveness and relevance.

This includes staying abreast of legal developments, industry best practices, and emerging risks. We are committed to reporting on our progress and the steps we are taking to combat modern slavery in our annual reports and other public disclosures.

Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors is resolute in its commitment to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking have no place in our business or the legal profession.

We believe that by working together with our employees, suppliers, and the broader community, we can make a significant contribution to eradicating these abhorrent practices. We will continue to strive towards a more just and ethical world for all, upholding our values and ensuring that our business operates with the utmost integrity and respect for human rights.