[When the UN Human Rights Council endorsed the "Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the United Nations 'Protect, Respect and Remedy' Framework", it clarified expectations of companies in this area. Soon these expectations will be entrenched in UK law and companies need to understand the implications of the Guiding Principles and take action. Speakers from civil society and the UK government will provide background on the GPs including why they are needed, the process that produced them and what they mean for business. Representatives from leading companies will share their experience managing human rights impacts and provide useful examples for other companies seeking to comply with the demands of the Guiding Principles.] [Details: Wednesday, 22 May 2013 from 13:45 to 17:20 (BST)]