Watson Rremovals London Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitment of Watson Rremovals London to prevent slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains. We publish this declaration as part of our ongoing effort to ensure ethical, fair and transparent operations. Our modern slavery policy applies to all employees, contractors and business partners and is reviewed regularly to reflect evolving best practice.

We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery, forced labour, servitude or exploitation. All staff are required to comply with our code of conduct and to report behaviours inconsistent with our values. The Watson Rremovals approach emphasises prevention through robust recruitment checks, lawful employment practices and the promotion of worker rights across our network.

The scope of this Watson Rremovals London modern slavery statement covers our direct operations in removals, storage and logistics as well as our tier-one and select tier-two suppliers. We require suppliers to adhere to our slavery and human trafficking policy and to demonstrate compliance through documented evidence. Key expectations include:

• Transparent employment contracts and lawful pay.
• Freely given consent to work without coercion.
• Safe working conditions and freedom of movement.

Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

We conduct risk-based supplier due diligence and regular supplier audits to identify and mitigate modern slavery risks. Our audit programme combines desktop reviews, questionnaire assessments and on-site inspections where necessary. Supplier audits focus on payroll, recruitment practices, use of labour agencies and worker documentation to ensure that exploitation is not present within supply chains.

Where concerns are identified, we take proportionate corrective action: written improvement plans, mandatory training for supplier management teams, or termination of contracts for persistent non-compliance. We also integrate anti-slavery clauses into procurement contracts and require suppliers to provide evidence of compliance at agreed intervals.

Our procurement team uses a tiered approach to supplier monitoring, prioritising those suppliers operating in higher-risk sectors or regions. Training for procurement and operational staff includes recognising signs of forced labour and understanding escalation protocols. We emphasise collaboration with suppliers to build capacity and adopt better labour practices.

Reporting Channels and Worker Protection

We maintain clear and accessible reporting channels for employees, contract workers and third parties to raise concerns confidentially. Reports can be made through internal whistleblowing mechanisms and via designated reporting routes within our business. All reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly, with protections for whistleblowers and no tolerance for retaliation.

To support victims and potential victims, we ensure immediate safeguarding measures, including referral to appropriate support services and temporary redeployment while investigations proceed. Confidentiality is central to our response: information is shared on a need-to-know basis only, and we document every stage of an investigation.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement: our board receives an annual report on modern slavery compliance and key performance indicators. We conduct a full review of the modern slavery policy and associated procedures every 12 months, assessing effectiveness, audit findings and any incidents or near-misses. This annual review informs updates to training, supplier onboarding criteria and audit schedules.