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The UK should carry out effective impact assessments before entering trade negotiations with other nations.

Recommendation
The UK should carry out effective impact assessments before entering trade negotiations with other nations. These assessments should include analysis of how enhanced trading arrangements with the UK will impact the use of forced labour in the contracting state, and whether an agreement would be likely to increase the UK’s exposure to forced labour in supply chains. (Recommendation, Paragraph 204)
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 16 October 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age 1.1 yr
Report published 24 Jul 2025