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Herbert Smith Freehills Associate Elected to Board of Directors at Liberty
Herbert Smith Freehills Associate Shameem Ahmad has been elected to become a member of the Board of Directors of Liberty, a leading human rights …
UK Anti-Slavery Commissioner criticises business response to modern slavery
The UK Anti-Slavery Commissioner has criticised the response by some businesses to the UK Modern Slavery Act's reporting obligation, suggesting that …
Going Dutch – a model for rebalancing investment treaties to address human rights concerns?
The Dutch Government is seeking public comments on a new model bilateral investment treaty (BIT) which is proposed to be used as a starting point for …
Is Modern Slavery increasing in the UK?
Figures published by the UK National Crime Agency (the "NCA") reveal that there was a 35% increase in reported incidents of modern slavery and human …
Consumers bring claim for failing to disclose child labour in supply chain
A consumer class action has been filed in the federal district court of Massachusetts, alleging that Hershey has been misleading consumers by failing to …
UK Court of Appeal denies jurisdiction in relation to human rights claims against Shell
The UK Court of Appeal has held that the English court does not have jurisdiction to hear claims against two companies in the Shell group (domiciled in …
The UK's access to the EU's preferential trade arrangements
The position of the UK under the EU's preferential trade agreements following Brexit is likely to become a major complicating factor in the negotiations. …
Business and Human Rights: Key 2017 developments and the road ahead
On 10 December 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Each year, on the anniversary of the adoption …
Corporate Human Rights Infringements: Are Remedies Effective?
Long described as the "forgotten pillar" of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the right to an effective remedy for all victims of …
France's Corporate Duty of Vigilance Law: What penalties are businesses likely to face?
The French corporate duty of vigilance law is a significant landmark in the Business and Human Rights movement. It stands out from other foreign laws …
Swiss Parliament calls for parent company liability for human rights breaches
Switzerland is the latest in a series of countries to consider whether to compel its companies to respect human rights throughout their business …
The view from Brussels – Brexit negotiations – Developments in October
The Brexit debate often looks different viewed from Brussels rather than from London. It is however important for businesses to also keep in mind the …
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