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Rhodes: BHR Treaty Process Has Diluting Effect on Human Rights
July 30, 2014
Aaron Rhodes writes that the approval by the UN Human Rights Council of the development of a business and human rights ("BHR") treaty will have little effect in countries with the worst human rights records and will draw attention away from the effective protection of citizens through democratic participation.
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Former U.K. MP: Corporations Should Take Lead on Sustainability
July 30, 2014
In a new book, former U.K. Member of Parliament ("MP") Tom Levitt argues that companies are "brimming over with resources" that could be repurposed to help solve environmental, social, and humanitarian problems, and that they should take the lead in dealing with such issues.
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U.K. MPs Call for Business Action on Corruption
July 30, 2014
Two British Members of Parliament ("MPs") have published an article pushing for businesses to "play their part in preventing corruption," including by adhering to industry standards of conduct that are stricter than U.K. legal requirements.
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Irish Government Warns of Investment Risks for Israeli Settlements
July 30, 2014
The Irish Government has issued a warning to businesses that investing in settlements for Israelis in Palestinian territories could "entail legal and economic risks" and that businesses should seek legal advice prior to investing in such projects.
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UN Holds Meeting on Binding Treaty on Security Companies
July 23, 2014
The UN has announced that it is holding a meeting, promoted by Cuba and the African Group, on the development of an "international regulatory framework" for overseeing private military and security companies.
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