Too often companies implicated in human rights abuses do not face actual consequences for their failure to respect human rights. As a result, unscrupulous companies continue their abuse with impunity, and those whose rights have been violated lack access to effective remedy. Binding legislation and liability regimes which create criminal, administrative or civil liability for a company in relation to its human rights impact, are critical in ensuring that rightsholders can exercise their human rights and have access to justice when abuses occur.
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December 2022 Quarterly Update on how litigation and legislation can advance the fight for climate justice and a just transition
While multilateral diplomacy is essential for arresting climate change, more is likely required to bolster variable approaches by individual governments and voluntary efforts by companies to limit emissions. Climate and just transition litigation, combined with legislative advances, may provide important support to this effort.
Burmese workers at Thai garment factory bring "landmark" lawsuit against Tesco & social auditor over alleged "sweatshop conditions"
130 ex-workers at VK Garment Factory (VKG) are suing Tesco and social auditor Intertek for alleged negligence and unjust enrichment.
Africa Quarterly Update: African communities seek justice in court
This Update highlights both ongoing and concluded cases to demonstrate the use of strategic litigation is one of the avenues communities can explore to defend their rights and demand more respect for human rights by corporations in Africa.
Social Audit Liability
Read our latest Annual Briefing on holding social audit firms legally accountable for human rights harm.
SLAPPs in Latin America
Strategic lawsuits against public participation in the context of business and human rights
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Lawyers' Hub
Lawyers all over the world are defending the rights of victims of corporate abuse. Their work is critical in the quest for justice, but often not widely publicised. This hub is all about the lawyers who bring cases on behalf of victims, their insights on fighting for justice and the cases they bring.
Lawyer Directory
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Lawyers' Interviews
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Lawsuit Profiles
Learn about the key facts and legal arguments of legal actions lawyers bring against companies to redress human rights abuses.
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