The UK government must hold companies to account for abuses such as slavery, land grabs and trade in conflict minerals, says report
Take the poll – Do we need legislation to prosecute companies in the UK for human rights abuses abroad?
Since 2008, there has been an unprecedented rise in human rights violations globally, up 70% according to a new report. Workers’ rights are seriously compromised and rural and indigenous communities are facing land grabs and forced displacement amid growing demand for low-cost labour and resources, according to the 2014 Human Rights Risk Atlas published by risks analytics firm Maplecroft.
The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPS), unanimously endorsed by the UN Human Rights Council in 2011, are designed to address these issues. They summarise states’ duties and business’ responsibilities to protect and respect human rights, and provide guidelines on how they should be put into practice.
May 07, 2017 at 10:22PM
from Marilyn Croser
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