The Netherlands: Patagonia, Nike, C&A and State of Art sued for alleged reliance on Uyghur forced labour

The European Center for Constitutional Rights (ECCHR) launched a legal action in The Netherlands against Patagonia, Nike, C&A and State of Art arguing they are complicit in the forced labor of members of the Uyghur population in China's Xinjiang province. They say the alleged crimes could amount to crimes against humanity.

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Commentary: Forced labour in apparel supply chains demonstrates the need for Dutch due diligence law

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6 Dec 2021

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Human rights violations off the rack; Dutch and US brands allegedly rely on forced labor

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2 Dec 2021

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“[ECCHR and Prakken d’Oliveira Human Rights Lawyers] argue that Patagonia, Nike, C&A and State of Art may have been directly or indirectly complicit in the forced labor of members of the Uyghur population in China's Xinjiang province.”
C&A under fire over Chinese cotton, German NGO starts legal action

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2 Dec 2021

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“A German human rights group is taking legal action against clothing company C&A and several other brands in the Netherlands, accusing them of complicity in human rights abuses in China.”

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