Human Rights Norms for Busines: A Decision Postponed
Article from: OGEL 2 (2004), in Good Governance
Introduction
The issue as to whether multinational companies ought be held legally accountable in the sphere of human rights has attracted much debate in the past few years, in particular in view of mounting allegations regarding possible complicity of business in human rights violations. The nature and scope of business' obligations in this field, however, will remain an open question for at least another year, in view of the recent decision of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights not to adopt the UN Norms for Business proposed by the Sub-Commission for the Promotion and Protection ...