Online fashion retailer Boohoo said it was launching an independent review of its supply chain in Britain, led by a senior lawyer, following a media report about dire working conditions in one English factory that has hammered its shares. The review will be led by Alison Levitt QC. Boohoo said it was also accelerating its independent third party supply chain review with ethical audit and compliance specialists, Verisio and Bureau Veritas, and would invest £10m to tackle the problem. "We take extremely seriously all allegations of malpractice, poor working conditions, and underpayment of workers," it said. Boohoo said it would also welcome the opportunity to work with interior minister Priti Patel and local officials on any future investigations to help tackle labour malpractice in Leicester.

Source: Irish Independent July 08, 2020 07:07 UTC