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The UK’s demand for imported critical minerals is highly likely to increase in the future...

Conclusion
The UK’s demand for imported critical minerals is highly likely to increase in the future as the green energy transition progresses. Based on the evidence we heard, the Committee is concerned that there is not a clear strategy for managing the risks of forced labour associated with critical minerals. (Conclusion, Paragraph 242)
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.9 yr
Report published 24 Jul 2025