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Corporate Liability for Human Rights Abuses

Summary

This resolution calls for stricter rules to hold companies accountable for human rights violations committed abroad, emphasizing mandatory due diligence and better legal remedies for victims.
10 25.10.2016
Other
trade
justice
human rights
social policy
international relations
business and competition

Key points

  • Strong support for the worldwide implementation of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
  • Requirement for companies to provide effective remedies, including compensation and restitution, if they cause or contribute to harm.
  • The establishment of mandatory human rights due diligence to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
  • Ensuring that policies for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are flexible and do not impose excessive administrative burdens.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on corporate liability for serious human rights abuses in third countries Corporate liability for serious human rights abuses in third countries
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