Summary
The motion calls for the EU to support a legally binding UN treaty to regulate transnational corporations' impact on human rights, emphasizing mandatory due diligence and better legal remedies for victims. 10 04.10.2018
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human rights
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international relations
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Key points
- The European Parliament supports the creation of a legally binding UN instrument to regulate transnational corporations regarding human rights.
- There is a call to move from voluntary corporate responsibility to mandatory human rights due diligence requirements for companies and their subsidiaries.
- The resolution advocates for the recognition of corporate criminal liability for serious human rights abuses.
- Improving access to judicial and non-judicial remedies is essential so that victims can effectively seek compensation and justice.
Documents (PDFs)
DRAFT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s input to a UN Binding Instrument on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with transnational characteristics with respect to human rights
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s input to a UN Binding Instrument on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with transnational characteristics with respect to human rights
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s input to a UN Binding Instrument on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with transnational characteristics with respect to human rights
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s input to a UN Binding Instrument on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with transnational characteristics with respect to human rights
The EU's input on a UN binding instrument on transnational corporations with respect to human rights
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