The Government does not agree that trade is being prioritised over human rights. The UK continues to work with international partners and through multilateral institutions to address human rights violations and abuses globally, including those with links to supply chains. The UK uses all appropriate levers to promote and protect human rights as set out in the Integrated Review Refresh. The Government published its Business and Human Rights statement, a comprehensive document on the UK’s approach to implementing the UN Guiding Principles, in March 2023. This reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to championing human rights globally including by supporting UK businesses to operate responsibly.