IDG51800 | Information disclosure Gateways with other government departments: Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA)

General

The GLAA’s remit is established through the Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004 and Immigration Act 2016, and in its strategic objectives as follows:

• Target, dismantle and disrupt serious and organised crime/early identification of human trafficking

• Provide effective, meaningful engagement with stakeholders thereby enhancing reputation

• Work with industry to recognise and address non-compliance without formal GLAA intervention

• Tackle tax evasion, health and safety negligence, fraud, breaches of employment and other law/regulations

• Maintain credible licensing scheme creating level playing field and promoting growth

• Identify and tackle forced/bonded labour by licensed and unlicensed gangmasters

Legislation that permits disclosure

Section 19, Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004 permits specified officers in HMRC to share information with the GLAA for the specific purposes.

This guidance applies to the whole of the United Kingdom.

Further guidance

If you receive a request for information and are unsure how to proceed please contact your Security & Information Business Partner (SIBP).