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"In FY 2021/22 Group Procurement will build on the supplier conduct review with an assessment focussed purely on compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015. Our supply chain has been reviewed to identify a list of participants – based on the goods / services they supply.

Suppliers will be asked to disclose any convictions or breaches in relation to the Modern Slavery Act 2015, and to provide evidence of appropriate policies and procedures. Via a list of targeted questions respondents will be required to confirm how they approach the following:

Identification of modern slavery and human trafficking risks specific to their organisation (if any) and the measures they have put in place to mitigate such risks

Methods adopted during their own supplier selection processes – to ensure that subcontractors have adequate modern slavery policies and procedures in place

Process for monitoring employee and subcontractor compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and relevant policies and procedures

Modern Slavery training provided to their employees and where relevant, the employees of their subcontractors.

A communication will be issued to all other suppliers not invited to participate in the full assessment process. We will re-issue our Modern Slavery Statement and a reminder of the expectations we place upon our supply chain. This communication will provide a channel for any questions or concerns to be raised by suppliers." 

During the on-boarding process for all National Lottery suppliers we share our Whistleblowing Policy. This highlights our expectations regarding modern slavery and human trafficking and their obligation to comply with all relevant legislation. The policy includes modern slavery and human trafficking as an example of malpractice and emphasises that if we have any concerns we will review, escalate and thoroughly investigate them.5