Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Martin Rhodes (Labour), on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 12 members in total.
Mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence law
That this House notes the immediate need for Mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence and forced labour bans legislation to support human rights, consumers, businesses, and the environment; further notes that the voluntary framework introduced in the Modern Slavery Act 2015 is now outdated and eclipsed by international standards; also notes that the introduction of similar human rights and environmental due diligence laws by our largest trading partners opens the risk of Britain becoming a dumping ground for goods made with the involvement of human rights and environmental abuses; and believes that this legislation, would support economic growth, promote responsible business conduct, and protect workers and the environment.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 2989
- Session
- 2024-26
- Other sponsors
- Andrew George
- Rachael Maskell
- Carla Denyer
- Siân Berry
- Hannah Spencer
- Subjects
- Human rights Environment protection Forced labour International law
- Legislation
- Modern Slavery Act 2015
- Link
- View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk
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- Timestamp
- 2026-04-14 10:13:43 +0100
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- http://data.parliament.uk/edms/65441
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