Introduction

Islamic Divorce & Khula (“we,” “our,” or “us”) are committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all our business activities and supply chains. We take our responsibilities under the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 seriously and are committed to transparency in our approach to addressing the risk of modern slavery within our operations.

Our Structure and Operations

Islamic Divorce & Khula is a law firm based in Leeds, providing legal services in areas such as Family Law, Personal Injury, Wills, and more. We engage with clients, suppliers, and contractors who share our values and commitment to ethical practices.

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to ensuring that modern slavery does not occur within our organization or supply chains. We strive to act ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings, fostering an environment where human rights are respected and upheld.

Policies and Procedures

To support our commitment, we have implemented the following policies and procedures:

1. Anti-Slavery Policy: Our Anti-Slavery Policy underlines our zero-tolerance approach to slavery and human trafficking. This policy is communicated across the organization to ensure that all team members understand and uphold our commitment.

2. Code of Conduct: We have developed a Code of Conduct that sets the standards expected of all employees, suppliers, and contractors. This code requires adherence to legal, ethical, and socially responsible practices, including preventing human rights abuses.

3. Recruitment and Employment Standards: We conduct thorough due diligence in our recruitment processes to ensure that all employees are legally entitled to work and are protected from exploitation. We also monitor agency workers and contractors to prevent any risk of forced or bonded labor.

4. Supplier Code of Conduct: We engage with suppliers who commit to adhering to our standards on human rights and ethical practices. As part of our supplier onboarding process, we require an acknowledgment of their commitment to combat modern slavery.

Risk Assessment and Due Diligence

We regularly assess and address risks related to modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. As part of this process:

• We identify areas of potential risk, particularly in our interactions with third-party suppliers.
• We conduct periodic reviews of our supplier relationships and request information to verify that their practices align with our standards.
• We engage with our suppliers to raise awareness of modern slavery risks and to ensure compliance with our ethical guidelines.

Training and Awareness

To reinforce our commitment, we provide training for employees to recognize the signs of modern slavery and human trafficking. This training covers the importance of ethical practices, identifying risks, and reporting procedures for suspected incidents of modern slavery.

Reporting Mechanisms

We encourage our employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns regarding modern slavery or human trafficking. Our reporting mechanisms ensure confidentiality, and any reported issues are investigated promptly and addressed appropriately.

Data Protection

In line with the UK Data Protection Act and GDPR, we are committed to protecting personal data in our anti-slavery initiatives. We ensure that personal data collected as part of our due diligence efforts, risk assessments, or reporting mechanisms is handled securely and responsibly.

Continuous Improvement

Islamic Divorce & Khula is committed to continually improving our practices to prevent modern slavery. We review our policies, training, and risk assessment procedures regularly to ensure they remain effective and responsive to evolving best practices.

Approval

This statement has been approved by Directors of Islamic Divorce & Khula and will be reviewed annually.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this statement or our efforts to prevent modern slavery, please contact us:

Islamic Divorce & Khula
First Floor, 265 Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS8 4HS
Email us on: enquiries@islamicdivorceandkhula.com
Contact us on: 07958 979535