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Spotlight on UK supply chains as UK authorities investigate lockdown working conditions

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Published on: 14 July 2020
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Corporate Crime analysis: The UK National Crime Agency (NCA) and other law enforcement agencies are considering whether to take action in respect of allegations of modern slavery and unsuitable working conditions in textile factories in Leicester, England during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Amanda N Raad, Judith Seddon, Chris Stott, Michael R Littenberg, Anne-Marie L Beliveau and Nellie V Binder of Ropes & Gray LLP consider this development.

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