UK Labour MP Liam Byrne calls for a Xinjiang import ban, proposing a UK version of the U.S.'s Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.

Liam Byrne, a senior UK Labour Party lawmaker, is advocating for a ban on imports from China’s Xinjiang region, where forced labor is alleged to occur. He proposes a UK version of the U.S.'s 2021 Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act to enhance the modern slavery act and improve supply chain reporting. Byrne has also raised concerns about fast-fashion retailer Shein ahead of its potential London listing, despite the company's claims of a zero-tolerance policy for forced labor.

September 16, 2024
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