At the Annual Compliance conference recently held in London, the session on ‘Supply chains – Navigating ESG and Trade-related Risks’ examined the intensifying ESG and trade-related risks facing global supply chains, shaped by shifting political priorities and evolving regulatory frameworks. In the US, enforcement of forced labour laws has become increasingly stringent, with companies facing compliance burdens. Additionally, existing laws—including the Trafficking Victims Protection Act and the Alien Tort Statute—are being creatively leveraged by plaintiffs, increasing litigations risks and carrying reputational risks. In the UK, scrutiny is growing amid criticism of weak enforcement and limited anti-forced labour provisions. Recent government guidance and proposed legislation suggest more robust supply chain due diligence...

In response to the rapidly shifting geopolitical environment and the increasing complexity of global financial systems, the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has released a new sector-specific assessment aimed at strengthening...

(Beirut) – Iranian authorities used a “guillotine machine” to amputate fingers...

Videos released by the Houthis on July 27, 2025,...

US-backed Israeli forces and private contractors have put in...

Earlier in July 2025, Burkina Faso authorities released five journalists and...