Since, the policies are contractually binding and include freedom of association and the policy of collective bargaining. While Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining Policy includes MS clause. Therefore, we have considered that the contract includes MS clause.

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“Policies and contractual controls

As part of our Ethical Trade programme, we have developed several policies and guidelines to ensure workers are respected and protected across our supply chain. Our policies are contractually binding, helping us to manage the risks in our supply chain and to set out remediation steps when issues are found. We continually review and update our policies and guidelines to ensure they achieve the right results.

The following policies are publicly available:

• ASOS Child Labour Remediation and Young Worker Policy.

• ASOS Code of Conduct.

• ASOS Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining Policy.

• ASOS Homeworking Policy.

• ASOS Migrant Workers Policy.

• ASOS Responsible Exit Policy.” (Contract include MS clause)

“ASOS Supplier Ethical Guidelines: Replacing the ASOS Supplier Ethical Code, the Supplier Ethical Guidelines form part of ASOS’ new audit tool (see page 7). Launched in 2022, the Supplier Ethical Guidelines provide suppliers with detail on the standards they will be audited against during ASOS audits and supports them in the implementation of and compliance with all of our policies.” (Supplier comply with law)

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“Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining Policy

To support this, in 2021 we developed a new Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining Policy, expanding on the provision in our Code of Conduct and Supplier Ethical Guidelines. This policy recognises the role of freedom of association and collective bargaining as being an enabling right that is fundamental to the realisation of other labour rights, including the prevention of modern slavery, and sets out supplier requirements to ensure this right is protected across our supply chain.” ( Supplier respect labour rights & code of conduct include MS clause)

ADDITION: 'Suppliers produce their own statement (direct / tier 1)'

JUSTIFICATION:

'brands supplying ASOS' - 4

'We assess our brand partners against our minimum requirements, which are:

...

To publish a Modern Slavery Statement where applicable for all brands operating in the UK.' - 6