Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

1. Introduction

Hartigan Software Design Limited is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships. We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, forced labour, and human trafficking in any form, both within our own business operations and throughout our supply chain.

We believe that no business is immune to the risks of modern slavery, and we are committed to playing our part in ensuring that these practices have no place in our society.

2. Our Business and Supply Chain

Hartigan Software Design Limited is a software development company operating in Essex, England. We provide Making Tax Digital and other Financial software solutions developed by our in house staff for companies of all sizes across all type of industry. Given the size and nature of our business, we consider the risk of modern slavery in our direct operations to be low. However, we recognise that risks may exist in our indirect supply chain.

3. Policies in Relation to Modern Slavery

To ensure we maintain a high standard of ethical behaviour, we have implemented the following policies:

- Code of Conduct: Sets out our commitment to acting ethically.

- Recruitment Policy: Ensures all employees have the legal right to work, are paid at least the living wage, and are treated with dignity.

- Whistleblowing Policy: Encourages staff to report any concerns, including potential modern slavery, without fear of retaliation.

4. Due Diligence Processes

As part of our initiative to identify and mitigate risks, we:

- Require new suppliers to confirm they comply with our anti-slavery principles.

- Aim to work with reputable suppliers, primarily based in the United Kingdom.

- Review our existing supplier relationships to ensure they align with our values.

5. Training and Awareness

We aim to ensure that our staff are aware of the risks of modern slavery and know how to identify the signs of exploitation.

6. Responsibility

Ultimate responsibility for the prevention of modern slavery rests with the management of Hartigan Software Design Limited. We are committed to reviewing our anti-slavery practices annually to ensure we are acting effectively.