There was a time when business lawyers did not need to know a great deal about human rights law. That is no longer the case. Business, law and policy norms are evolving in a way that increases the exposure of corporates in relation to human rights infractions. This is now a key boardroom issue. A failure to observe the provisions of national legislation such as the UK's Human Rights Act 1998 and relevant international standards can have a serious impact on corporate reputation and share price…