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OECD REVISES GUIDELINES FOR MULTINATIONAL ENTERPRISES ON RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS CONDUCT
The revisions provide clarity on the recommended scope of environmental and human rights due diligenceOn 8 June 2023, the Organisation for Economic …
Climate change: succeed in a net-zero future
The risks associated with climate change go way beyond the purely environmental.In our climate change briefing we consider at a high level the political, …
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 …
Upheaval and uncertainty in mineral regulation in key African mining jurisdictions
Resurgence of resource nationalism highlights the importance of investment treaty protectionsThe last year has seen significant changes to mineral …
Potential amendments to the UK Modern Slavery Act
In the United Kingdom, two private members bills have been introduced into the House of Lords that seek to amend the Modern Slavery Act 2015. If enacted …
Leaders in the Indo-Pacific region commit to eradicating modern slavery
On 24 and 25 August 2017, high-profile leaders in government and business from 45 countries in the Asia-Pacific region committed to eradicating modern …
IBA launches online handbook for lawyers on business and human rights
The International Bar Association has launched the first two chapters of its online Handbook for Lawyers on Business and Human Rights.This handbook is …
South African mining industry blindsided by Mining Charter III
Much controversy has surrounded the Reviewed Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Charter for the South African Mining Industry (“Mining Charter III”). …
International Criminal Court to prosecute business and human rights
In what many NGOs are calling a warning shot to company executives and investors, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has indicated it will prioritise …
Time for human rights to be on Olympic agenda from start to finish
More than ever the International Olympic Committee has to take on responsibility for human rights in connection with the whole life cycle of the Olympic …
English court makes landmark corporate modern slavery civil order
In a landmark ruling, the English Court has for the first time, awarded damages against a company in relation to modern slavery, broadening the scope of …
Human Rights Day: the road travelled since 1948
Beyond the traditional judicial fora where business enterprises can be challenged for human rights violations, they now also face ‘new judges’ such as …
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