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Joint statement on the UK Government’s research on the economic impact of the UN Binding Treaty on Business and Human Rights.

The UK Government’s research on the economic impact of the UN Binding Treaty on Business and Human Rights 19 December 2025: The Corporate Justice Coalition (CJC) welcomes the UK Government’s renewed interest in meaningfully engaging with the UN Legally Binding Treaty on Business and Human Rights and the recognition that responsible business conduct is a...

CJC and partners analyse new proposal from the UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner. 

Momentum builds for stronger UK legislation to protect against human rights and environmental harms in UK value chains  The IASC has today (16 December 2025) published a proposal for a new mandatory human rights due diligence law. Whilst this proposal contains useful elements, it falls short of the comprehensive measures being developed and championed by...

UK Critical Mineral Strategy must do more to translate vague promises into concrete action and ensure a just transition.

On Sunday 23 November, the Government published a new Critical Minerals Strategy for the UK. This strategy has been long-awaited: back in April, CJC joined partners in calling for the Government to centre justice and accountability in UK critical minerals policy. In this briefing, we made the case for a strategy that would ensure demand reduction, economic and supply chain justice and corporate responsibility.  Unfortunately, the strategy released over the weekend...

Joint statement on the government response to the JCHR Report on Forced Labour in UK Supply Chains

  The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI), British Retail Consortium (BRC), Corporate Justice Coalition (CJC), and Trades Union Congress (TUC) have issued a joint statement on the Government’s response to the Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) report on Forced Labour in UK Supply Chains. Earlier this year, the Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) recommended that the...

New expertise on the CJC board of Trustees!

CJC is proud to announce that we have now recruited two new experienced trustees to our board. We welcome Barbara Davies Quy and Edward Gillespie to join the experienced trustees of CJC in order to support our work in driving forward corporate accountability and the campaign for a Business Human Rights and Environment Act in...

UK civil society calls on the government to prioritise human rights in UN Treaty Negotiations

Joint Statement on UK Engagement on a UN Binding Treaty on Business and Human Rights    15 October, 2025: As the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) embarks on the 11th negotiation session for a legally binding treaty on business and human rights, the undersigned 18 organisations call on the UK government to constructively engage in...

Planet, Profit and People: A Clear Call for Action at Labour Party Conference

At this year’s Labour Party Conference, the Corporate Justice Coalition (CJC), in partnership with the Fabian Society, the Fairtrade Foundation, ActionAid and Friends of the Earth, hosted a packed-out event that made the case for bold new legislation to protect people and the planet from corporate harms. The event brought together international producers, parliamentarians and...

Join Us for Two Crucial Events on Business, Human Rights and the Environment

When workers’ rights are denied, whole families are affected. When rivers are polluted, our communities suffer. When big brands dodge their obligations, responsible UK businesses are undercut.  However, as seen in recent statements from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, the Business and Trade Committee and the Government’s own trade strategy, there’s increasing recognition that...