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UK Supreme Court takes jurisdiction in parent company duty of care claim
The UK Supreme Court has handed down its judgment in Okpabi v Royal Dutch Shell Plc, finding that the English Court has jurisdiction over claims …
The Comparative Guide to Environmental, Social and Governance Law
Six authors from HSF have contributed to the launch guide to all things ESG. Includes analysis on Australia's ESG agenda and the role of corporate …
EU unveils global human rights sanctions regime – Key points at a glance
Amid a heightened global focus on corporate conduct, we assess the EU's new human rights sanctions regimeOn 7 December 2020, the Council of the …
U.S. Department of State Issues Guidance on Human Rights Due Diligence for Surveillance-Capable Products and Services
On September 30, 2020, the U.S. Department of State published new guidance on human rights due diligence for U.S. businesses involved in the sale of …
NSW modern slavery laws to be harmonised with Commonwealth Act
The New South Wales (NSW) Government has confirmed its intention to harmonise its proposed State-based modern slavery legislation with the Commonwealth …
EU Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence Law Takes Shape
Earlier this year we reported on a European Commission proposal to introduce mandatory human rights due diligence legislation for the EU. The European …
UK Government plans to strengthen Modern Slavery Act 2015 reporting requirements
The UK Government has published its response to the transparency in supply chains consultation. The response sets out significant new proposals intended …
UK's new human rights sanctions regime – The bar keeps rising
UK's new human rights sanctions illustrate increasing global pressure for firms to police supply chains for ethical violationsThe importance of human …
German supply chains: Mandatory human rights compliance moves closer
Europe's largest economy is developing plans to force firms to conduct human rights due diligence through their supply chains.Germany is currently …
Big data and Modern Slavery – Progress not panacea
Data analysis can only get you so far in modern slavery compliance… and regulators are watchingWhile the benefits of data and technology can be leveraged …
Will the UK follow the EU’s lead on human rights due diligence?
As momentum builds to require business to check for human rights standards, we assess the UK's next move.Following the announcement that the European …
Switzerland to hold referendum on proposed human rights due diligence law
A referendum on a Swiss civil society initiative on mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence for companies is expected to be held towards …
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