(Anneliese Bates)

Modern Slavery Statement

This statement is made in accordance with the
Modern Slavery Act 2015
and sets out the steps that Anneliese Bates has taken to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business and supply chains.

Our Business

Anneliese Bates is an online retail store based in the United Kingdom, offering a range of home and lifestyle products to customers across the UK and internationally.

We are committed to delivering quality products while maintaining ethical and responsible business practices.

Our Commitment

Modern slavery is a serious crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. It includes:

  • Forced labour
  • Human trafficking
  • Slavery and servitude

We operate a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and are committed to acting with integrity and transparency in all our business relationships.

Our Supply Chains

We recognise that risks of modern slavery can exist within global supply chains.

To minimise these risks, we aim to:

  • Work with reputable suppliers and partners
  • Avoid businesses that do not meet ethical standards
  • Review supplier practices where possible

We expect all suppliers to uphold the same standards and ensure that:

  • No forced or compulsory labour is used
  • Workers are treated fairly and with respect

Policies & Ethical Standards

We are committed to conducting business in an ethical and transparent manner.

Our approach includes:

  • Fair recruitment practices
  • Respect for workers’ rights
  • Zero tolerance for exploitation

Responsibility

The responsibility for implementing and maintaining this policy lies with the management of Anneliese Bates.

We are committed to continuously improving our practices and monitoring risks where possible.

Reporting Concerns

We encourage openness and transparency.

If any concerns related to modern slavery or unethical practices arise, they should be reported to us immediately.

We will treat all concerns seriously and investigate where appropriate.

Training & Awareness

As our business grows, we aim to:

  • Increase awareness of modern slavery risks
  • Work more closely with suppliers
  • Improve internal processes to detect and prevent risks

Ongoing Commitment

We are committed to reviewing and improving our policies to ensure that modern slavery does not occur in any part of our business or supply chain.

Contact

For any questions regarding this statement, please contact: