Shein IPO faces judicial review challenge from Uyghur rights group

Chinese fast-fashion retailer hit by supply chain forced labor allegations

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Shein has said it only allows cotton from approved regions, which do not include China, for its products sold in the U.S., without specifying whether this restriction applies to products sold in other markets. © Reuters

LONDON (Reuters) -- Fast fashion retailer Shein's plans to list in London face a challenge from a group campaigning against forced labour in China, which said on Monday it would apply for a judicial review of the IPO if Britain's regulator approves the flotation.

The group, Stop Uyghur Genocide, claims the retailer's supply chain in China includes cotton produced by Uyghur forced labour. Its plan to apply for a judicial review could increase pressure on Britain's Financial Conduct Authority, though it faces a high bar to succeed.

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