Modern Slavery Statement

Last Updated: 023/04/2025

Introduction

This statement is made pursuant to Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 for the financial year ending 31 March 2025. It outlines the steps Thurstan Hoskin Solicitors LLP has taken to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains.

Our Commitment and Values

As a regulated UK law firm, we are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in our operations and relationships. We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking and are committed to acting with integrity in all our dealings, ensuring transparency and ethical conduct across our supply chains.

Our Business and Structure

Thurstan Hoskin Solicitors LLP is a UK-based law firm operating across three offices in Cornwall, providing legal services in residential and commercial conveyancing, wills and probate, and private client matters. We employ approximately 20 staff and are overseen by a board of Partners who manage our operations.

Our Supply Chains

Our suppliers include IT service providers, office equipment and stationery vendors, professional services (e.g., training providers, auditors), facilities maintenance, and recruitment agencies. The majority are UK-based, with some forming part of international groups. We assess our supplier relationships with reference to location, industry, and the type of service provided.

Policies in Relation to Modern Slavery

We have a dedicated Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy, alongside our:

• Anti-Bribery Policy

• Whistleblowing Policy

• Recruitment and Vetting Procedures

• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy

These policies outline the firm’s expectations for ethical behaviour and provide frameworks for reporting concerns. Our Anti-Slavery Policy specifically prohibits all forms of forced labour, slavery, and human trafficking.

We regularly assess modern slavery risks in our business and supply chains, focusing on new supplier onboarding and contract renewals. Key actions include:

• Risk rating suppliers based on industry, geography, and known vulnerabilities

• Requesting statements of compliance from relevant suppliers

• Including clauses in contracts requiring compliance with the Modern Slavery Act

• Reviewing supplier conduct if concerns are raised

We recognize our exposure is low but not non-existent. Our annual compliance review includes re-assessment of modern slavery risks.

Training and Awareness

All staff receive mandatory training on identifying modern slavery, recognizing the signs of exploitation, and understanding how to respond to disclosures. Additional training is provided to those involved in procurement or supplier management.

Monitoring and Review

Our compliance team monitors the effectiveness of our policies and practices annually. Any identified gaps or incidents are addressed immediately, and learnings are fed back into our compliance and training programmes. Our statement is reviewed and updated annually by the Partners.

Reporting Concerns

Any staff or third parties with concerns about modern slavery or human trafficking within our business or supply chain are encouraged to report these through our Whistleblowing Policy or directly to our Compliance Partner.

Approval

This statement was approved by the Partners of Thurstan Hoskin Solicitors LLP on 23/04/2025 and will