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Obstacle Course
How the UK’s National Contact Point handles human rights complaints under the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
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Letter to the UK’s Permanent Representative to the EU on ESG risk management in the Shareholder Rights Directive
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Report
Above the law? Time to hold irresponsible companies to account
In this report, Traidcraft and CORE set out how gaps in the legal framework are allowing irresponsible companies to get away with actions in developing countries which would not be acceptable in the UK. It shows how some companies are turning a blind eye to forced evictions, unacceptable labour standards, pollution which damages both livelihoods and health, and even beatings and...
Briefing
CORE submission to the Tackling Exploitation in the Labour Market consultation
A response to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills consultation on tackling exploitation in the labour market. Download the full report >>
Report
The Bottom Line: UK Corporate Abuse Overseas
Ten case studies of serious abuses linked to UK corporations’ international operations. Issues range from the appropriation of indigenous lands, the callous destruction of natural habitats, and corporate complicity in the violation of a litany of civil and political rights.
Briefing
CORE Submission to inform the revision of the UK’s National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights
CORE’s submission to the government’s review of the UK’s National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights, including analysis of the document’s current deficiencies and recommendations for improvement. Download our submission >>
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Provision in the UK of access to remedies for victims of human rights harmsVOLVING BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
Briefing
CORE response to the Modern Slavery and Supply Chains consultation
A response to the Home Office consultation on the scope of the transparency in supply chains clause of the Act, and comments on the proposed content of the statutory guidance. Download the report >>
Briefing
Key Principles for the 2015 Review of the UK Government’s Business and Human Rights Action Plan
This paper sets out proposals for the revision and evaluation of the UK National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights, identifying priority themes and content to be considered as part of the review. Download the report