by Jennifer Schappert | Feb 25, 2025 | INSIGHTS, Homepage carousel
Transparentem’s new report flags forced labour risks in Taiwan’s textile industry. The investigation primarily focuses on apparel companies and is backed by strong evidence, including third-party audits and worker testimonies. However, Transparentem maintains that... 
by Max Ebdon | Feb 25, 2025 | ALERTS, Homepage carousel
On 17 December 2024, the High Court issued a judgment on preliminary issues in a libel claim by Smart Shirts against a report published by Sheffield Hallam University. The report alleges links between Smart Shirts and state-sponsored Uyghur labour transfers and North... 
by Gaia Rea | Feb 25, 2025 | ALERTS, Homepage carousel
The ILO has published its 2025 Committee of Experts report, highlighting forced labour involving Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in China. The report states that forced labour extends beyond internment camps to include long-term imprisonment and large-scale labour... 
by Jasmin Hansohm | Feb 12, 2025 | ALERTS
On 20 January, the UK High Court ordered the case against the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) to proceed to trial after 29 June 2026. This is believed to be the first case against a certification body for human rights abuses and could have significant... 
by Gaia Rea | Feb 12, 2025 | ALERTS
Enforcement of the UFLPA remained mostly steady in 2024, with only a slight increase in the total number of shipments detained compared to 2023. In the apparel sector, China and Vietnam continued to account for most detentions. However, in 2024, CBP also started...