References to laws prohibiting the use of slave labour in the United Kingdom and slave labor the United States of America.
The UK leads with the Modern Slavery Act 2015. Its digital focus is primarily on corporate transparency and the public registry.
Official Legislation: Modern Slavery Act 2015 - UK Legislation
Reference: Section 54 (Transparency in Supply Chains) is the "digital" heartbeat of the act.
The Modern Slavery Statement Registry: GOV.UK Statement Search
This is the official government database where organizations with a turnover of £36m+ must (or are strongly encouraged to) upload their annual statements.
Modern Slavery Guidance and References: GOV.UK Modern Slavery
Brings together documents and promotional material related to the government’s work to end modern slavery.
Statutory Guidance: Transparency in Supply Chains: A Practical Guide
This specifies the digital requirement: the statement must be published on the organization’s website with a prominent link on the homepage.
The US approach is more fragmented, focusing on import bans and specific state-level transparency laws.
The most rigorous "digital" reporting now happens through Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).
UFLPA Official Portal: CBP.gov - UFLPA Resources
Includes the UFLPA Entity List, which is a critical digital reference for compliance teams to vet suppliers.
Department of Labor: DOL.gov - Business Self Assessment Tools for Forced and Child Labor Free Global Supply Chains
Free self-assessment tools to help businesses strengthen their global supply chains.
This was the blueprint for the UK's version and is the primary US reference for digital disclosure.
Official Resource: California Attorney General - SB 657 Home Page
Digital Requirement: Requires retailers/manufacturers with $100m+ in gross receipts to provide a "conspicuous and easily understood link" on their website detailing their efforts to eradicate slavery.