Deacon Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy Statement 2025
Modern slavery is a violation of human rights and includes slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking. We take a zero-tolerance approach to these practices. We are committed to ethical business conduct including preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business and supply chains.
This statement is made in accordance with Section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and covers the financial year ending 30 June 2025. It was approved by the Board on 16 September 2025.
1. Our Business
Deacon Search Limited is a UK company (04395941). We trade as Deacon Search, Deacon Associates and Deacon Legal, and we are often referred to as Deacon. Deacon Search Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of a holding company called Cornhill Bond Consulting Limited (12075967). Deacon is a London specialist recruitment organisation. Our office is in London. We provide permanent recruitment services in the legal sector.
2. Our Policies
Deacon has a number of internal policies that support our commitment to ethical conduct including:
– Equal Opportunities and Diversity Monitoring
– Code of Conduct
These policies set clear expectations for employee behaviour and decision-making. Staff are trained to understand these standards and are encouraged to report any concerns about unethical conduct or breaches of policy.
3. Risk Management
We expect all those in our supply chains to operate in an ethical, legally compliant and professional manner. We communicate with our suppliers accordingly and highlight our commitment to the prevention of modern slavery and human trafficking, and our zero tolerance approach to anyone in breach of this commitment.
4. Monitoring, Compliance and Reporting
The prevention, detection and reporting of modern slavery in any part of our business or supply chains is the responsibility of those working for us or under our control.
All employees and partners are encouraged to report any concerns about modern slavery or unethical behaviour. Reports can be made to:
• Line Managers
• The Managing Director dan.wilkins@deaconsearch.com
Deacon supports anyone who raises concerns in good faith, even if they turn out to be mistaken.
5. Breaches of Policy
Deacon may terminate relationships with individuals or organisations found to be in breach of this policy.