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Why investor engagement is crucial to the fight against modern slavery

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Blog by Patricia Carrier from the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre Modern slavery is pervasive across corporate supply chains in all regions of the world, generating approximately $150bn a year in illegal profits. Sectors that are vulnerable include: agriculture, apparel & footwear, construction, food & beverage, manufacturing and mining. It is more likely than not...

June 19th, 2017 | by Corporate Justice Coalition

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2017 Manifestos: what parties are promising on corporate accountability

Analysis

In the run up to this year’s general election, the three main UK-wide political parties have now unveiled their manifestos.

There are many commonalities across three, with parties professing a desire to confront labour abuses such as modern slavery, and respond to new labour vulnerabilities driven by the “gig economy” and zero hour contracts. However, there are some notable differences on Brexit, corporate governance and the use of procurement to encourage better practice.

May 31st, 2017 | by Ayesha Carmouche

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SNP Manifesto 2017: key positions on corporate accountability

Analysis

The SNP supports the creation of a robust regulatory framework to ensure that the UK economy is not vulnerable to a re-run of the 2008 financial crisis. The SNP will support measures including the reinstatement of the reverse burden of proof which, before being removed by the Tories, required senior bank managers to demonstrate they had done the right thing where wrongdoing had emerged on their watch.

May 30th, 2017 | by Ayesha Carmouche

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UKIP Manifesto 2017: key positions on corporate accountability

Analysis

We do not accept that either a “hard” Brexit or an exit from the EU without a deal is in the interests of the British people. We will be actively campaigning to safeguard jobs, uphold basic rights and put environmental protection at the heart of any future trade deals.

May 30th, 2017 | by Corporate Justice Coalition

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Green Party Manifesto 2017: key positions on corporate accountability

Analysis

The Green Party would set an inspiring vision…. ensuring the environment is top of the political agenda.

May 22nd, 2017 | by Ayesha Carmouche

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Conservative Party Manifesto 2017: key positions on corporate accountability

Analysis

The Conservative 2017 Manifesto shares a number of similarities with pledges made under the 2015 Manifesto. These include: reducing red tape, addressing tax avoidance and evasion, and requiring companies to publish information on executive pay. In their 2017 Manifesto, the Conservatives pledge to introduce measures that ensure employees’ interests are represented on company boards, however...

May 18th, 2017 | by Ayesha Carmouche

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Labour Party Manifesto 2017: key positions on corporate accountability

Analysis

Labour’s 2017 manifesto advances many of the party’s 2015 manifesto pledges. These include: introducing a Living Wage; working with companies to build sustainable supply chains; reforming the UK takeover regime; addressing shareholder short-termism; and targeting tax avoidance. Some new proposals include: collaborating with businesses to ensure they comply with Modern Slavery legislation and report on...

May 16th, 2017 | by Corporate Justice Coalition

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Plaid Cymru manifesto 2017: key positions on corporate accountability

Analysis

Plaid Cymru will put an end to the unfair business rates system, by moving towards a turnover-based system. We will ensure there is a properly funded Welsh Development Bank to invest in Welsh businesses.

May 16th, 2017 | by Ayesha Carmouche

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JCHR Report on Business & Human Rights

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There is much about the Joint Committee on Human Right’s report on Business and Human Rights to commend. Building on 27 witness accounts and 53 written submissions, the Committee lists a set of bold and progressive recommendations, which include reforming an outdated corporate liability regime that’s proven ineffective at deterring malpractice and upholding human rights standards in UK business operations.

May 15th, 2017 | by Corporate Justice Coalition

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