1. ETHICAL EMPLOYMENT IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN – ACTION PLAN 2018 - 2021
ENFORCEMENT
ETHICAL PROCUREMENT
EMPLOYMENT
ENVIRONMENT
Improving intelligence gathering through compliance with the Code of Practice
Promoting the development of ethical supply chains in the delivery of contracts for the police service in Wales
All Wales working to a common policy with buy in across the organisations impacting mainstream and day to day business
The public in Wales is not a bystander and reports exploitation in all its forms
COMMITMENT
ACTION 2
Effective communication of Whistle Blowing policy throughout the region 3
Develop an action plan for Officer and PSC Operator training on Code of Practice 5
Identification of intelligence gaps in relation to existing suppliers
Agreement required between Heads of Procurement and Directors of Intelligence regarding data cleansing of existing suppliers and process to be developed and implemented
COMMITMENT
ACTION 1
Modern Slavery Statement to be produced 3
Identify high risk areas / roles for targeted training 4
Prepare Modern Slavery Tender Quality Questions and make compatible for etenderportal. Share across Wales Forces
5 & 6
Encourage existing higher risk suppliers to view Welsh Government video and incorporate into tender for new suppliers where relevant
5.2
Report on payment performance and to publish quarterly 6
Identify high risk suppliers – targeted communication to be issued to those suppliers 7
Regular spend analysis in place – develop a risk assessment and share knowledge and experience across public sector in Wales and establish sub group under National Police Procurement Executive to develop a national plan for police service
Add into contract terms the right to investigation and establish accountability
7.3
Establish a clear process for how breaches will be dealt with 9
New questions to be added to ensure all workers are free to join a Trade Union
COMMITMENT
ACTION 1
Produce a collaborative, joined up policy and approach to be taken across Wales and with our partners 2
Development of an All Wales whistle blowing policy with specific reference to the Code of Practice 3
All staff to watch the 4 minute Welsh Government YouTube Video
Obtain agreement on whether Ethical Dilemmas can be shared across forces and with Welsh Government to promote good practice 8
Recruitment policy to be updated to reference the Code of Practice and specify ethical employment
Employment contract to confirm that employees are expected to comply with the Code of Practice 9
All Wales consultation meeting with the Trade Unions – raise the Code of Practice and ensure it is on their agenda
10.2
Apply to be an accredited Living Wage Employer 12
Covered by well defined TUPE Regulations which the Forces adhere to
COMMITMENT
ACTION
1.1
Appoint Anti Slavery and Ethical Employment Champions
2.1
Public Procurement Review Service, Feedback Service (Wales) and Crime Stoppers mechanism available. Unseen App installed on SWP devices. 3
Work with DSD and their equivalents across all Forces to incorporate UnSeen App on Force issued devices 6
Approach Welsh BBC to sign up to the Code of Practice
Approach Business in the Community to sign up to the Code of Practice
Engage Youth Groups / Schools / Colleges 11
Annual Statement to be co-ordinated by the Champions