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# Beyond Human Rights Compliance

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- [The Yves Rocher Judgment: Key Lessons for Corporate Vigilance and Civil Liability](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/the-yves-rocher-judgment-key-lessons-for-corporate-vigilance-and-civil-liability) - By Claire Bright, Céline da Graça Pires and Raphäelle Jouen On 12 March 2026, the Paris Judicial Court (34th Civil Chamber) issued a landmark judgment in the developing case law on the French Duty of Vigilance Law. The Yves Rocher ruling builds on the approach developed in the La Poste litigation, following the injunction issued by the Paris Judicial
- [Biz Human Rights Updates: 10 July – 23 July](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/biz-human-rights-updates-10-july-23-july) - In this week’s debrief, we highlight the latest legislative developments at the EU level, which include the entry into application of the ESPR prohibition on certain unsold consumer products, and the leaked draft Public Procurement Regulation, which indicates that sustainability will be a significant factor in public procurement. In addition, a landmark case against oil and gas companies has been cleared to proceed concerning the company’s alleged responsibility for the death of a woman during a heat dome event. Our due diligence
- [Biz Human Rights Updates: 26 June – 9 July](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/biz-human-rights-updates-26-june-9-july) - In this week’s edition of the Debrief, multiple developments concerning due diligence legislation in the EU will be highlighted. The Commission has published the revised sustainability reporting standards (ESRS) for companies in scope of the CSRD. It has also launched its EUFLR Preparedness Package, which encompasses the EU Forced Labour Single Portal with a range of resources to clarify and support implementation by companies. In Germany, the government expressed its intention to reduce
- [Biz Human Rights Updates: 12 June – 25 June](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/biz-human-rights-updates-12-june-25-june) - This week, the Debrief is highlighting the landmark changes that were introduced at the 114 International Labour Conference (ILC). The ILC adopted Convention 193 on Decent Work in the Platform Economy, introducing for the first time obligations concerning the protection of the approx. 150 million so-called gig workers globally. We also highlight new investigations that show how conflict coltan continues to be mined at M23-controlled mines
- [Biz Human Rights Updates: 29 May – 11 June](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/biz-human-rights-updates-29-may-11-june) - This week’s newsletter looks at legal developments in Colombia, where a decree to strengthen business and human rights and a new traceability law for the cattle industry are advancing HREDD practices. In relation to the mining sector, the controversial El Estor mine is Guatemala is operating again after a three-year suspension. In Brazil, an investigation by Greenpeace Brazil shows the use of ghost permits to illegally mine gold in the Amazon and
- [Biz Human Rights Updates: 15 May – 28 May](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/biz-human-rights-updates-15-may-28-may) - In this week’s debrief, we unpack recent developments in Chile around the environmental impacts of mining and data centres. An environmental court has recently annulled a key permit for the expansion of the Collahuasi copper mine, the world’s sixth-largest, over open questions regarding environmental impacts and Indigenous People’s rights. At the same time, Chile’s push to become a tech hub in Latin America is increasing water
- [Legal and Policy Debrief: 01 May – 14 May](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/legal-and-policy-debrief-01-may-14-may) - This week’s debrief dissects the latest developments in litigation pieces across the business and human rights sphere. In the UK, BHP’s appeal to the liability judgement in the Mariana dam disaster case has been rejected and the trial to determine causation, loss and damage is set to commence in 2027. In Australia, the Federal Court has ordered Fortescue mining company to pay AUD 150 million in compensation to the
- [Legal and Policy Debrief: 17 April – 30 April](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/legal-and-policy-debrief-17-april-30-april) - In this week’s newsletter we look again at legislative developments as well as the array of cases being filed with relation to business and human rights and the environment. This includes a lawsuit against subsidiaries of Levi Strauss & Co in the Netherlands over misleading claims of ethically produced goods as well as a lawsuit against Shell based on a 2024 ruling that established the company has an obligation to reduce its GHG emissions. In Bangladesh, the introduction of
- [Legal and Policy Debrief: 3 April – 16 April](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/legal-and-policy-debrief-3-april-16-april) - This week’s newsletter covers a wave of important developments in the area of business and human rights and corporate accountability. In Switzerland, the Federal Council has published a draft mHREDD law which would closely align the Eidgenossenschaft with European legislation. Concerning corporate accountability in conflict affected-areas, a Parisian Court has convicted the cement company Lafarge and its representatives over the financing of terror groups in Syria, including ISIS, during the civil war. And in Norway,
- [Legal and Policy Debrief: 20 March — 2 April](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/legal-and-policy-debrief-20-march-2-april) - In this week’s newsletter, we will highlight a landmark decision in Belgium, where a case against TotalEnergies over its contribution to climate change has been admitted to court. In addition, the EU has published its Due Diligence Navigator for Partner Countries, providing resources and support for different stakeholders and the Competence Centre for Human Rights Due Diligence has been launched by global trade
- [Legal and Policy Debrief: 5 March – 19 March](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/legal-and-policy-debrief-5-march-19-march) - In this week’s update, we are again highlighting legal proceedings that establish important precedents concerning human rights and environmental due diligence, as in France where a court has for the first time ruled against a company under the Loi de Vigilance. In Indonesia, there is mounting pressure on the government by trade unions and experts to ensure effective HRDD legislation. And in the context of the ongoing war in the Middle East, civil society groups call for increased protection of the
- [Beyond in Burkina Faso: supporting responsible entrepreneurship through incubation ecosystems](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/beyond-in-burkina-faso-supporting-responsible-entrepreneurship-through-incubation-ecosystems) - Beyond Human Rights Compliance is currently in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, as part of a project supported by Enabel, delivering coaching sessions on Business and Human Rights at La Fabrique. As a pioneering incubator dedicated to social and responsible entrepreneurship, La Fabrique supports impact-driven ventures addressing social and environmental challenges across the country. This initiative focuses
- [Beyond in Côte d’Ivoire: strengthening SME support through human rights due diligence](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/beyond-in-cote-divoire-strengthening-sme-support-through-human-rights-due-diligence) - Beyond Human Rights Compliance is currently in Côte d’Ivoire as part of a project supported by Enabel, delivering coaching sessions to CI-PME — the public agency dedicated to supporting the development and competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises. This initiative aims to strengthen CI-PME’s capacity to support Ivorian SMEs, which play a key role in
- [Legal and Policy Debrief: 19 February — 4 March](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/legal-and-policy-debrief-19-february-4-march) - In this week’s newsletter we look at the curtain call on the EU’s Omnibus I saga and it implications, at least for now. With the amendments approved, the scope of the CSDDD and CSRD have been radically reduced while the core of the legislation – a risk-based human rights due diligence – has been preserved. Concerning supply chain due diligence, there is timely and important guidance from the OECD on responsible business conduct in
- [Legal and Policy Debrief: 1-28 January](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/legal-and-policy-debrief-1-28-january) - While the dust of the Omnibus changes settles in the EU, this week’s newsletter highlights changes at a national and multilateral level. As Germany moves to water down its Supply Chain Act, a new study on business performance under the French Loi de Vigilance counters persistent narratives about allegedly impeded competitiveness of companies subject to mandatory due diligence laws. At the same time, the latest findings by the World Benchmark Alliance underline how important
- [Legal and Policy Debrief: 29 January - 18 February](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/legal-and-policy-debrief-29-january-18-february) - In this week’s newsletter we highlight the continuous push at the EU-level for regulatory simplification which has become synonymous with watering down legislation on business and human rights. At the same time, different reports highlight the effectiveness of existing legislation, gaps in corporate due diligence measures necessitating stronger legislation and guidelines for the implementation of worker-centric just transitions in the textile and garment sector.
- [Legal and Policy Debrief: December 3d - 19th](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/legal-and-policy-debrief-december-3d-19th) - After months of legislative chaos, this week the European Parliament approved the heavily diluted Omnibus I package. As expected, the final text narrows the scope of the CSRD and CSDDD, removes climate transition plans and civil liability. This edition unpacks the passage of the Omnibus in the context of the EU's broader deregulatory push, which
- [Legal and Policy Debrief: November 18th - December 3d](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/legal-and-policy-debrief-november-18th-december-3d) - As the year draws to a close, EU sustainability and human rights due diligence regulations face renewed turbulence on multiple fronts. Last week, the EU Parliament approved a further one year postponement of its landmark Deforestation Regulation, delaying its application until the end of 2026. This move ignores vocal opposition from businesses, investors, and civil
- [Legal and Policy Debrief: November 5th - 18th](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/legal-and-policy-debrief-november-5th-18th) - This week marked a turning point for European corporate accountability. In a dramatic shift, the European People’s Party (EPP) aligned with far-right groups and corporate lobbyists to pass a significantly diluted position on Omnibus I. The move not only reverses earlier commitments to safeguard EU values but also raises serious questions about the bloc’s long-term
- [Launch of STITCH Partnership’s Framework on Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/launch-of-stitch-partnerships-framework-on-meaningful-stakeholder-engagement) - Beyond is delighted to have supported the development of the STITCH Partnership’s Framework on Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement, released in February 2025. This new framework provides companies with practical guidance to embed meaningful stakeholder engagement at the core of their human rights due diligence processes. Built around five fundamental LASER principles (legitimacy, accessibility, safety, equitability, and
- [The EU Forced Labour Regulation: What You Need to Know](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/the-eu-forced-labour-regulation-what-you-need-to-know) - On 1 December 2024, the BBC published an in-depth investigation revealing that certain products marketed as made from “Italian” tomatoes in UK and German supermarkets were, in reality, sourced from tomatoes grown and harvested in China. The investigation alleges that a total of 17 products, most of them own-brand items sold in UK and German
- [Innovation Forum’s Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference 2025](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/business-and-human-rights-compliance-at-innovation-forums-sustainable-apparel-and-textiles-conference-2025) - Beyond Human Rights Compliance is proud to join Innovation Forum’s Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference on April 29th-30th, 2025. BHRC’s Senior Legal Advisor and Garment Sector and Apparel Lead, Grace Camara, will be one of the speakers at the Conference. This two-day business conference targets forward-thinking leaders in the apparel and textiles industry, bringing together a
- [BHRC goes to 2024 OECD Garment and Footwear Forum](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/bhrc-goes-to-2024-oecd-garment-and-footwear-forum) - Last week, BHRC attended the 10th OECD Due Diligence Forum on the Apparel and Footwear Sector. Represented by our Senior Legal Advisor and Garment and Apparel Sector Lead, Grace Camara, BHRC met with representatives from government, business, trade unions and civil society to discuss progress on the implementation of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for
- [Understanding the EU's New Deforestation Regulation: Key Steps for Businesses](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/understanding-the-eus-new-deforestation-regulation-key-steps-for-businesses) - In December 2024, the European Union’s new Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will come into effect, introducing significant requirements for businesses involved in the production, trade, and import of commodities such as cocoa, coffee, timber, rubber, palm oil, and others. The regulation aims to ensure that products entering the EU market are not linked to deforestation or
- [Beyond Human Rights Compliance at Innovation Forum’s Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference 2025](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/beyond-human-rights-compliance-at-innovation-forums-sustainable-apparel-and-textiles-conference-2025) - Beyond Human Rights Compliance’s Grace Camara is proud to join Innovation Forum’s Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference on April 29th-30th 2025. This two-day business conference targets forward-thinking leaders in the apparel and textiles industry, bringing together a variety of stakeholders to focus on essential strategies for tackling today’s challenges. We'll equip attendees with actionable insights
- [Balancing Efficiency and Fairness: Addressing the Risks of Piece Rate Pay](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/balancing-efficiency-and-fairness-addressing-the-risks-of-piece-rate-pay) - In recognition of World Cotton Day and the World Day for Decent Work, Global Rights Compliance (GRC) highlights the critical issue of piece rate pay in the garment, apparel, and agricultural sectors. Piece rate pay—where workers are remunerated based on the quantity of items they produce—has long been a contentious topic. While it can incentivise
- [STITCH Technical Guidance on Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in the Garment Sector](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/stitch-technical-guidance-on-meaningful-stakeholder-engagement) - In September 2025, Beyond contributed to another key milestone in the STITCH Partnership’s work: the publication of the Technical Guidance on Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in the Garment, Apparel and Textile Sectors. This resource offers brands concrete tools to ensure workers’ voices meaningfully inform responsible business practices across supply chains. Building on the five LASER principles of the
- [Research project assessing living wages in Pakistan](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/research-project-assessing-living-wages-in-pakistan) - Beyond is proud to have contributed to the development of ETI’s multi-country programme on living wages across Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. As part of this initiative, we collaborated with PILER to deliver the programme in two garment factories in Pakistan, located in Lahore and Karachi, with a focus on enhancing social dialogue and equipping workers
- [Beyond at Web Summit](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/beyond-at-web-summit) - In November 2025, Beyond was in Lisbon for the Web Summit, a gathering of innovators, leaders, and changemakers shaping the future of tech and society. Anaïs Tobalagba, our Natural Resources Lead, hosted the roundtable on “Deploying Tech for Public Good: Tech Businesses as Human Rights Leaders”, where participants explored how emerging international standards are creating
- [Beyond sits down with Dentons for Sanctions+ podcast](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/beyond-sits-down-with-dentons-for-sanctions-podcast) - Lara Strangways, Co-Director at Beyond was delighted to sit down with hosts Shahrzad Noorbaloochi and Milana Karayanidi in this episode of Sanctions+ to unpack the fast-evolving intersection of business, human rights, and trade compliance. Drawing on Beyond's experience leading BHR work, Lara explained what it means to move “beyond compliance,” detailing how frameworks like the
- [Panellist at the 1st ESG Congress](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/panellist-at-the-1st-esg-congress) - This week, Beyond participated in the 1st ESG Congress organised by Paulo Câmara, Ana Filipa Morais Antunes and Ana Perestrelo de Oliveira from The Governance Lab and Grupo Almedina. Our Natural Resources Lead, Anaïs Tobalagba, PhD, discussed stakeholder involvement in ESG reporting. She shared practical strategies to identify and engage meaningfully with affected stakeholders and
- [Teaching at the HeForShe Academy](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/teaching-at-the-heforshe-academy) - Recently, Beyond’s Natural Resources Lead, Anaïs Tobalagba was invited to teach a module at the HeForShe Academy. The project is implemented in 2025 in partnership with the NOVA Centre on Business, Human Rights and the Environment to support young people between the ages of 20 and 30 seeking stronger involvement in the promotion of human rights.
- [Conversation on Human Rights and Environment Protection in Foreign Investment](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/conversation-on-human-rights-and-environment-protection-in-foreign-investment) - A big thanks to the Council of Europe for inviting us to Armenia this week to contribute to the conversation on Human Rights and Environment Protection in Foreign Investment. Anaïs Tobalagba, PhD, Natural Resources Lead at Beyond, spoke on a panel about best practices and challenges in the development and implementation of National Action Plans on BHR,
- [Reflections from the Better Cotton Conference 2025](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/living-wage-panel-at-the-unrbhr-2025-forum-in-bangkok) - This week, Pallavi Sharma, Beyond's Agriculture, Food and Biodiversity Lead, got back from two days at the Better Cotton Conference in Izmir. Here are her reflections and highlights: With many reality checks and an equal number of stories of hope, here are some thoughts from the conference, added to my list of things to think
- [Navigating Legal Uncertainties amidst the Omnibus proposal and Implementation Challenges](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/navigating-legal-uncertainties-amidst-the-omnibus-proposal-and-implementation-challenges) - Beyond contributed to the workshop for policymakers on transposing CSDDD, “Navigating Legal Uncertainties amidst the Omnibus proposal and Implementation Challenges”, organised by the NOVA Centre on Business, Human Rights and the Environment, BIICL (British Institute of International and Comparative Law) and KU Leuven. Before 20 policymakers from 9 countries and over 30 experts from 15
- [Panellist at Council of Europe and IRMA event](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/panellist-at-council-of-europe-and-irma-event) - Beyond was in Armenia to participate in an event hosted by the Council of Europe, Grant Thornton Armenia and the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) where experts gathered to discuss how to align mining practices with sustainability and human rights standards. Anaïs Tobalagba, PhD, Beyond's Natural Resources Lead, shared insights into: 1/ Risks and
- [Reflections from panel on enhancing judicial understanding of BHR cases](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/enhancing-judicial-understanding-of-bhr-cases-a-panel-at-unbhr-forum-africa-2025) - In October 2025, Lara Strangways, Beyond's Co-Director was in Zambia at the UNBHR Forum Africa 2025, hosting a panel on "Enhancing Judicial Understanding of BHR cases". Some of her reflections are captured here. “The door has been opened” – but few can walk through it We recently convened, in partnership with A4ID and UNDP, a
- [Article: Shell to face trial in UK over legacy oil pollution in Nigeria](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/article-shell-to-face-trial-in-uk-over-legacy-oil-pollution-in-nigeria) - Our Natural Resources Lead, Anais Tobalagba, featured in the International Bar Association and Alice Johnson’s latest article: "Shell to face trial in UK over legacy oil pollution in Nigeria". The piece explores a pivotal case in the business and human rights space, as Shell prepares to face trial in the UK over alleged environmental harm in
- [STITCH Webinar](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/stitch-webinar) - Our Senior Legal Advisor and Food, Agriculture and Biodiversity Lead, Pallavi Sharma, participated in the webinar on the STITCH Partnership’s Technical Guidance on Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in the Garment, Apparel and Textile Sectors. This session was used to present a practical toolkit to help brands embed meaningful stakeholder engagement throughout their human rights due diligence
- [Public Roundtable on Human Rights & Environmental Due Diligence: New Trends Around the Globe](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/public-roundtable-on-human-rights-environmental-due-diligence-new-trends-around-the-globe) - On 29th September 2025 our Senior Legal Advisor and Natural Resources Lead, Anais Tobalagba, spoke at the Public Roundtable on Human Rights & Environmental Due Diligence: New Trends Around the Globe. Anaïs joined fellow experts to discuss how mandatory HREDD rules are reshaping transition minerals supply chains on the African continent and their implications for
- [Reflections on the UNRBHR 2025 Forum in Bangkok](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/panellist-at-the-1st-esg-congress-2) - This week, Pallavi Sharma, Beyond's Agriculture, Food and Biodiversity Lead, got back from two intense days at the UNRBHR2025 forum in Bangkok last week. Here are her reflections and highlights: The STITCH Partnership Technical Guidance on Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in the Garment Sector: The Guide, which my team helped develop, launched at the Forum to
- [World Water Week Reflections](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/world-water-week-reflections) - Simon Topfer, Adviser at Beyond, took part in the World Water Week in Stockholm in August 2025. Here are a few of his reflections from the conference: Interactive formats: There was a range of practical sessions that included open brainstorming and breakout sessions, feedback sessions on existing features and the drawing up of action plans.
- [Attending OECD Forum 2025](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/attending-oecd-forum-2025) - Next week Lara Strangways, our Co-Director, and Anaïs Tobalagba, PhD, our Natural Resources Lead, will be in Paris for OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains.
- [Legal and Policy Debrief: January 2nd - January 17th](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/biz-human-rights-legal-and-policy-debrief-january-2d-17th) - Welcome to the first edition of Beyond Human Rights Compliance (BHRC)’s Legal and Policy Debrief As the new year begins, BHRC joins the business and human rights community in reflecting on the opportunities and challenges for corporate accountability in 2025. This year, efforts to tackle the world's humanitarian and ecological crises hinge on businesses' willingness
- [HRIA on gemstone supply chain](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/human-rights-due-diligence-assessment-of-gemstone-supply-chain) - Beyond was requested by a Fortune 500 fashion company to conduct human rights due diligence on a supplier in their global gemstone supply chain in a conflict-affected and high-risk area in a East African country. The client wanted information concerning the salient human rights risks including recommendations regarding remediation. Tailored specifically to the business operations
- [Advice on complying with the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA)](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/advice-on-complying-with-the-uyghur-forced-labour-prevention-act-uflpa) - What is the law? The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) came into effect in the United States (US) after it was signed into law in December 2021. The legislation recognises the inherent challenges faced by traditional audits and similar due diligence efforts in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China (XUAR) due to well-documented
- [Exploring Piece-Rate Payments and Worker Exploitation: Insights from GRC's Latest Podcast Episode](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/exploring-piece-rate-payments-and-worker-exploitation-insights-from-grcs-latest-podcast-episode) - Global Rights Compliance's Senior Legal Advisors, Grace Camara and Pallavi Sharma, delve into the pressing issue of piece-rate payment systems in the latest podcast episode from NOVA Centre on Business, Human Rights, and the Environment. This discussion highlights the legal and ethical complexities of such payment models in the garment manufacturing and agriculture industries. Key insights
- [Assessment of forced labour and child labour in the seafood sector](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/forced-labour-and-child-labour-in-the-seafood-sector) - What was the ask? Beyond was recently engaged by a seafood sector client to enhance internal knowledge and capacity on various ways in which forced labour and child labour occur in the sector, along with the spectrum of penalties and designations levied against companies complicit in these violations, to inform the client’s strategic planning and
- [Legal and Policy Debrief: July 1st - July 14th](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/biz-human-rights-legal-and-policy-debrief-july-1-14th) - After a brief summer hiatus, Beyond’s bi-weekly Debrief is back - this time with a refreshed new look. Over the break, there have been major developments on the EU's deregulatory Omnibus Directive, with the Council agreeing on a position that would make sweeping changes to the regulation's due diligence obligations. Meanwhile, the EU Parliament’s Rapporteur
- [Legal and Policy Debrief: April 29th - May 19th](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/biz-human-rights-legal-and-policy-debrief-april-29th-may-19th) - Developments across the EU Council and Parliament indicate that a compromise on the Omnibus is still far away. This coming week, the EU Council is due to meet to discuss changes to the sustainability regulations – though pre-released documents indicate that a consensus is not yet in sight. The EU Parliament is similarly divided, with
- [Legal and Policy Debrief: April 14th - April 29th](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/biz-human-rights-legal-and-policy-debrief-april-14th-29th) - The new Omnibus timeline indicates that companies cannot expect concrete revisions to the CSDDD and CSRD until early next year. This delay is likely to fuel anxiety and uncertainty across the corporate sphere. Meanwhile, the impact of the Omnibus agenda is being felt across EU's suite of sustainability regulations – with the Deforestation Regulation confirmed
- [Legal and Policy Debrief: April 1st - April 14th](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/biz-human-rights-legal-and-policy-debrief-april-1st-14th) - As tariffs and trade wars dominate the global news cycle, the BHR community is reflecting on how widespread economic uncertainty will impact international commitments to labour rights and meaningful due diligence. Both Maurice Van Beers and Clean Clothes Campaign have shared vital insights into how trade wars and supply chain disruption erode labour rights across
- [Legal and Policy Debrief: March 17th - March 31st](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/biz-human-rights-legal-and-policy-debrief-match-17th-31st) - The Omnibus is moving quickly through the EU Council and Parliament – with a focus on passing the "Stop the Clock" proposal, which would postpone the CSDDD and CSRD reporting requirements by at least a year. MEPs will vote on this delay on April 1st, with a secondary vote expected over the following days if
- [Legal and Policy Debrief: March 3rd - March 17th](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/biz-human-rights-legal-and-policy-debrief-match-3d-17th) - As the EU's Omnibus package reaches the EU Council and Parliament, divisions around corporate responsibility, the green transition and the meaning of "efficiency" rage on. Last week, the European People's Party called for Parliament to vote on a “fast track” procedure for the Commission's “stop the clock” proposal, which seeks to delay the implementation of
- [Legal and Policy Debrief: February 17th - March 3rd](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/biz-human-rights-legal-and-policy-debrief-february-17th-match-3d) - The EU’s "Omnibus package" has finally arrived, bringing with it a new era of deregulation and corporate impunity. The long-awaited publication of the "Omnibus" confirmed fears that the initiative intends to significantly dilute the EU's trio of sustainability policies, as part of its 'anti red tape drive'. Extensive revisions to the CSDDD effectively reopen the
- [Legal and Policy Debrief: February 1st - February 16th](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/biz-human-rights-legal-and-policy-debrief-february1st-16th) - Speculation on the EU’s Omnibus plans intensifies as stakeholders expect major revisions to key ESG regulations. Last week, the EU held a hotly debated roundtable on its upcoming omnibus simplification package, featuring businesses, industry groups and NGOs. Civil society has criticised the consultation process for being “rushed”, opaque and deferential to business interest. The roundtable
- [Legal and Policy Debrief: January 17th - January 31st](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/biz-human-rights-legal-and-policy-debrief-january-17th-31st) - This fortnight all eyes were on the EU’s simplification efforts. The launch of the EU "Competitiveness Compass” and the leakage of its alleged Omnibus plans have exacerbated fears that the Commission's “simplification” initiative will trigger an unravelling of hard-won HRDD legislation. The EU's approach has received broad support from governments and corporations alike – with
- [Legal and Policy Debrief: July 14th - July 30th](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/biz-human-rights-legal-and-policy-debrief-july-14-30st) - This week, mounting political and corporate pressure from chocolate giants, such as Mondelez, puts the EUDR at risk of further delays and revisions. As the deadline for implementation moves closer, all eyes will be on the EU to see how it navigates this challenge. Further deregulation is expected elsewhere, as the EU Council, Commission and
- [Legal and Policy Debrief: August 11th - August 26th](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/biz-human-rights-legal-and-policy-debrief-august-11-26th) - Over the past two weeks, numerous developments have unfolded at the crossroads of business, trade, and human rights. At the European level, the EU Commission is bending to US pressure on its due diligence directive as part of its trade negotiation, raising fears of a carve-out for non-EU companies. Elsewhere, new guidelines on the EU’s
- [Legal and Policy Debrief: July 30th - August 11th](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/biz-human-rights-legal-and-policy-debrief-july-30st-august-11th) - As the clock ticks on the EU Omnibus negotiations and the application deadline for the EUDR looms, the regulations face unprecedented pressure from internal and external sources. In response, over 300 organisations, including giants like Nokia, IKEA’s Ingka Group, and EDF, have issued a powerful joint statement urging Brussels not to water down the Corporate
- [Legal and Policy Debrief: August 26th - September 9th](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/biz-human-rights-legal-and-policy-debrief-august-26th-september-9th) - This edition of the Debrief unpacks investors and businesses continuing efforts to resist the watering down of the CSDDD, through urging the Commission to keep critical review clauses in the text and updating statements demanding that Europe stay the course on its green transition. Also in the EU, trade tensions flare with the approval of
- [Legal and Policy Debrief: September 9th - September 23rd](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/biz-human-rights-legal-and-policy-debrief-september-9th-23d) - As the EU Parliament enters its final stretch of negotiations on the Omnibus legislation, internal and external stakes continue to rise. ExxonMobil, the US's largest oil and gas company, has taken the step of urging Donald Trump to help kill the CSDDD entirely, warning it could push businesses out of Europe. This lobbying effort follows
- [Legal and Policy Debrief: September 23rd - October 7th](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/biz-human-rights-legal-and-policy-debrief-september-23d-october-7th) - From stalled negotiations on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive to mounting industry pressure regarding EU Deforestation Regulation delays, the EU’s sustainability agenda is being reshaped in real time. With climate transition plans on the chopping block, ExxonMobil accused of backdoor lobbying, and Commission rhetoric shifting toward "deregulation", October marks a critical turning point. The
- [Legal and Policy Debrief: October 7th - October 22nd](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/biz-human-rights-legal-and-policy-debrief-october-7th-22d) - This edition of The Debrief unpacks a pivotal moment for EU corporate accountability. The European Parliament has approved its negotiating position on the Omnibus, slashing the number of companies covered under the CSDDD and gutting its key provisions on civil liability and climate transition plans. Critics say the compromise bows to corporate and governmental lobbying
- [Legal and Policy Debrief: October 22nd - November 5th](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/biz-human-rights-legal-and-policy-debrief-october-22d-november-5th) - This edition of the Debrief profiles key moments in the fight for corporate accountability from the past two weeks, from the EU Parliament's Omnibus rejection to the landmark Lafarge Case. In Europe, the future of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directivehangs in the balance, ahead of the 13th November plenary vote. In an urge to
- [Due Diligence & Risk Mitigation in Smallholder Supply Chains](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/due-diligence-risk-mitigation-in-smallholder-supply-chains) - On March 13, our Agriculture sector lead Pallavi Sharma will be joining the team from Earthworm Foundation and IDH for a webinar, to deep dive into strategies for effectively operationalising this law without causing harm, especially to those most vulnerable at the bottom of the supply chains.
- [The firearms industry and human rights due diligence: a view from Latin America - Side event at the UN Business and Human Rights Forum](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/the-firearms-industry-and-human-rights-due-diligence-a-view-from-latin-america-side-event-at-the-un-business-and-human-rights-forum) - GRC co-organises a side event “The firearms industry and human rights due diligence: a view from Latin America” in November. 📅 When: 26 November 2024 ⏰ Time: 18:00-19:15 📍 Where: Permanent Mission of Mexico to the United Nations Office in Geneva, 5th floor 15 Chemin Camille-Vidart, 1202, Genève The registration form for attendees:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JNXX_76VxHA6_JIQvTc1BcEsGwab7GBMGTRHMRGMJEc/viewform?edit_requested=true#responses For
- [Event Announcement. The Forgotten Genocide: China’s continuing Suppression of the Uyghurs](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/event-announcement-the-forgotten-genocide-chinas-continuing-suppression-of-the-uyghurs) - Global Rights Compliance (GRC) is honoured to participate in a pivotal discussion hosted at the UK Parliament, House of Lords, Committee Room G, on Wednesday, 8 January 2025, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM GMT. This event will shed light on the atrocities committed against the Uyghurs and other Turkic peoples in East Turkistan (Xinjiang)
- [Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review – Italy’s Commitments and Recommendations](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/human-rights-council-universal-periodic-review-italys-commitments-and-recommendations) - As part of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the United Nations Human Rights Council, Italy’s human rights record is under scrutiny. From 20–31 January 2025 in Geneva, stakeholders will address Italy’s progress and challenges in meeting its international obligations. Among the key areas for improvement is the alignment of Italy’s weapons export framework with
- [OECD Side Session on "Effective Alternatives to Social Auditing"](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/oecd-garment-and-footwear-side-session-effective-alternatives-to-social-auditing) - 19 February 2024 | 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM CET | Online. Join BHRC at their OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector Side Session
- [Responsible Sourcing and Ethical Trade Forum](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/responsible-sourcing-and-ethical-trade-forum) - 20-21 March 2024 | 9:00am | Prospero House, London. Join BHRC at Innovation Forum’s Responsible Sourcing and Ethical Trade Forum in London.
- [Investee Knowledge Xchange #4 webinar](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/investee-webinar) - 31 October 2023 | 10:45am, Hotel Casa Amsterdam. Our Agriculture commodities sector lead will deep dive into EU’s new regulation on preventing deforestation.
- [Shifting Boundaries of Public and Private Law](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/shifting-boundaries-of-public-and-private-law) - BHRC’s legal adviser Jowita Mieszkowska will be speaking at a workshop: “Shifting Boundaries of Public and Private Law” hosted by the Asser Institute in the Hague and Queen Mary University of London, on the 17 November.
- [Landscapes & Sustainable Commodities Conference](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/event-headline-goes-here) - 31 October 2023 | 10:45am, Hotel Casa Amsterdam. Our Agriculture commodities sector lead will deep dive into EU’s new regulation on preventing deforestation.
- [WEAR Conference](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/wear-conference) - 5 October 2023 | Bayview Avenue, Toronto. Is your business ready? Discuss how you can prepare for the S-211 Bill in Canada.
- [Lundin Webinar](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/lundin-webinar) - 12 September 2023 | 2:00pm. The briefing will focus on the upcoming criminal trial in Sweden against two executives of oil and gas exploration and production company Lundin Energy (now Orrön Energy).
- [Modern Slavery in DRC-UK Mineral Supply Chains: Effecting Change](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/modern-slavery-in-drc-uk-mineral-supply-chains-effecting-change) - Hear from expert speakers, including the Head of Strategy at Global Rights Compliance, about the experience of companies in meeting reporting requirements under the 2015 UK Modern Slavery Act and how businesses can unlock shared growth and development opportunities by going beyond legal requirements to address modern slavery and other responsible sourcing risks.
- [Webinar: Deep dive on Responsible Disengagement in high-risk areas](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/webinar-deep-dive-on-responsible-disengagement-in-high-risk-areas) - 17 February 2022 | 3:30pm - 5.00pm | Online. Wayne Jordash, Panel Speaker on EuroCham Webinar, "Deep dive on Responsible Disengagement in high-risk areas".
- [Global Rights Compliance to Participate in Event on Forced Organ Harvesting](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/global-rights-compliance-to-participate-in-event-on-forced-organ-harvesting) - Global Rights Compliance (GRC) will join Genocide Watch and the International Coalition to End Transplant Abuse in China (ETAC) in People’s Tribunals and Business and Human Rights, an important event addressing the issue of forced organ harvesting. This event will feature expert speakers and survivors, focusing on innovative strategies to combat crime. The public will
- [Human Rights Due Diligence for the Firearms Industry - GRC's Experts Papers](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/human-rights-due-diligence-for-the-firearms-industry-gcrs-experts-papers) - GRC presents papers on human rights due diligence for the firearms industry as the UN Business and Human Rights Forum convenes in Geneva. As the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights gathers in Geneva, Global Rights Compliance (GRC) is proud to contribute to this landmark moment in advancing Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) in
- [International Conference on "Improving Supply Chain Accountability for Arms Exports"](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/international-conference-on-improving-supply-chain-accountability-for-arms-exports) - In May this year, together with our partners Asser Instituut and C4ADS we hosted an international conference on "Improving Supply Chain Accountability for Arms Exports". The conference forms part of our wider work in enabling Latin American civil society to address the misuse, diversion and abuse of arms exports. Here are our 4 key takeaways:
- [Demystifying human rights due diligence](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/demystifying-hrdd) - Increasingly human rights due diligence is being regulated, through the upcoming EU (European Union) Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive; and, on particular issues like Forced Labor, through existing frameworks such as the Tariff Act in the US. What impact and implications will this have on businesses who source agricultural commodities? And what are the practical steps
- [A cohort of organisations spotlight the ‘forgotten genocide’ of Uyghurs by China](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/a-cohort-of-organisations-spotlight-the-forgotten-genocide-of-uyghurs-by-china) - This article was originally published in International Bar Association. You can access the original article here: https://shorturl.at/OHs2o To draw attention to the reported ongoing genocide targeting Uyghurs and other Turkic peoples in East Turkistan – an area referred to by China as the ‘Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region’ – Baroness Helena Kennedy LT KC, Director of the International Bar Association’s Human
- [Brief: A Six-Month Review of C4ADS Fractured Veins Report](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/brief-a-six-month-review-of-c4ads-fractured-veins-report) - What is the context? In October 2023, C4ADS – a U.S.-based non-profit investigative and research organisation — published its Fractured Veins report (available here). The Report relies on publicly available mining licences and Chinese corporate data to map the gold mining and processing industry in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR), and its ties to
- [Guidance for Shipping Sector: Conducting business during armed conflict](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/guidance-for-shipping-sector-conducting-business-during-armed-conflict) - What is the context? In the wake of intensifying tensions between US and UK forces and Yemeni armed groups, as a result of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, global shipping routes have witnessed widespread disruption in recent weeks. It's crucial to recognise that armed conflicts not only bring about risks but also impose substantial responsibilities
- [Guidance: Conducting business during armed conflict](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/guidance-conducting-business-during-armed-conflict) - What is the problem? It is estimated that one-fourth of the global population resides in areas affected by armed conflict. The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, along with the conflict between Israel and Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups, has once again brought attention to how companies can conduct business responsibly in
- [Factsheet on the S2-11 Bill in Canada](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/factsheet-on-the-s2-11-bill-in-canada) - What is the law? On 11 May 2023, the Parliament of Canada adopted Bill S-211, also known as the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the ‘Act'). The Act establishes reporting obligations for certain government institutions and private-sector entities regarding on steps taken to prevent and reduce the risk of
- [Factsheet on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/factsheet-on-the-eu-deforestation-regulation-eudr) - What is the law? The EU ‘Regulation on deforestation-free products’ (‘EUDR’) is a pivotal legislation within the broader canvas of the EU Green Deal, building on the momentum of recently passed sustainability-focused legislations like the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and conflict mineral regulations. The regulation came into effect in June 2023 and aims at
- [Investigation into Human Rights Violations Against Defenders of Business and Human Rights Related Abuses in the Philippines](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/investigation-into-human-rights-violations-against-defenders-of-business-and-human-rights-related-abuses-in-the-philippines) - The problem In the Philippines, those who dare to stand up for human rights in the face of business- related abuses are paying a high price. Human rights defenders have been subjected to a range of attacks, from legal harassment to unjust imprisonment and in some cases, extrajudicial killings. Genuine and prompt access to remedy
- [Promoting and Advancing International Labor Rights in Pakistan](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/promoting-and-advancing-international-labor-rights-in-pakistan) - The problem Pakistan’s textile and garment industry is the backbone of the economy and remains the primary engine for economic growth in the country, critical for both employment and export earnings but the industry faces an endemic and systemic problem with labor rights violations. Workers, particularly women, face abusive and unsafe working conditions. Most workers
- [The Routes to Remedy Toolkit](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/the-routes-to-remedy-toolkit) - The problem Human rights defenders (HRDs) face a lack of comprehensive information on the domestic and international routes to remedy that can be used to access remedy for retaliatory attacks, when working on business-related human rights abuses. The challenges faced by HRDs in Southeast Asia were bottomed out in a Safe Space Dialogue, hosted in
- [Do No Harm: Mitigating Human Rights Risks when Interacting with International Medical Institutions & Professionals in Transplantation Medicine](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/do-no-harm-mitigating-human-rights-risks-when-interacting-with-international-medical-institutions-professionals-in-transplantation-medicine) - The problem Unethical organ transplantation is a global phenomenon that is rising as global demand for organs exceeds availability. The practice of removing organs from living or deceased persons without their voluntary, free, and informed consent may constitute individual criminal activity, as part of organ-trafficking crimes, or under state-sanctioned regimes as part of widespread or
- [Access to Grievance Mechanisms for Local Communities and Workers in Cocoa](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/access-to-grievance-mechanisms-for-local-communities-and-workers-in-cocoa) - The problem One of the core pillars of improved living and working conditions is strengthening awareness of human rights and access to remedy. Complaint mechanisms play an important role in protecting the rights of these groups by allowing them to report any problems or concerns. In recognition of this Earthworm launched an internship in partnership
- [Report for Anti-Slavery International on Access to Remedy for Migrant Workers](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/report-for-anti-slavery-international-on-access-to-remedy-for-migrant-workers) - The problem Migrant workers play an important role in global economies by providing vital labour workforce in destination countries, they often face specific and heightened challenges compared to other workers when accessing remedies. These challenges can include both inherent vulnerabilities – including due to cultural and language barriers – as well as external barriers, such
- [Corporate Crimes Hub: Practical Tools on How to Investigate Corporate Crimes](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/corporate-crimes-hub-practical-tools-on-how-to-investigate-corporate-crimes) - The ask Despite a growing understanding of the role played by corporate actors in the commission and facilitation of human rights abuses – ranging from war crimes to environmental harms – the number of convictions against such actors remains low. As corporate abuses can take several forms, with varying degree of responsibility, an understanding of
- [Enhancing Compliance and Building Capacity: Combating Modern Slavery in Bangladesh](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/enhancing-compliance-and-building-capacity-combating-modern-slavery-in-bangladesh) - The problem The garment industry has witnessed time and again catastrophic factory accidents that have already killed hundreds of factory workers such as the November 2012 Tazreen factory fire and the April 2013 Rana Plaza building collapse. Tragedies like these have continued to occur due to insufficient safeguarding and protection of workers’ labour and human
- [Heightened HRDD with UNGC UK](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/heightened-hrdd-with-ungc-uk) - Beyond Human Rights Compliance delivered heightened human rights due diligence training yesterday to corporate members of the UN Global Compact Network UK Accelerator. Represented by the Head of BHRC, Lara Strangways, and Senior Legal Advisor, Grace Camara, we shared our experience working in conflict regions such the Ukraine, OPT and Myanmar, highlighting the differences between
- [CSDDD: A Springboard for Global Responsible Business Practices](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/springboard-for-global-responsible-business-practices) - Following the announcement of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) adoption by the EU Council on 15th March 2024, the European Coalition for Corporate Justice immediately responded with the headline: “CSDD endorsement brings us 0.05% closer to corporate justice”, a summation referencing the “devastating and deplorable last-minute concessions” and “undemocratic manoeuvres by member states
- [Recruiting: Legal Advisor (Food, Agriculture and Biodiversity)](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/recruiting-legal-advisor-food-agriculture-and-biodiversity) - We are looking for a Legal Advisor to contribute to our Food, Agriculture and Biodiversity portfolio. Fluency in English is required. The position is remote but with a preference for candidates based in Europe. Duty Station: Remote Contract Duration: 12 months Deadline: 31 March 2024 Please submit your CV and a short cover letter (in
- [212 participants join BHRC's 2024 OECD Side Session](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/212-participants-join-bhrcs-2024-oecd-side-session) - We are thrilled to have been able to share our side session on "Effective alternatives to social auditing" as part of the OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector with 212 participants. Special thanks to our amazing speakers for sharing their expertise, Professor Sarosh C. Kuruvilla, Jayanth Kashyap B, Laurent Arnone,
- [Lundin Trial: Executive Functions and Alleged Control – The Basis for Any Conviction?](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/lundin-trial-executive-functions-and-alleged-control-the-basis-for-any-conviction) - This is the second of GRC’s briefs reporting on the trial of Ian Lundin and Alexandre Schneiter, for allegedly aiding and abetting Crimes against the Law of Nations (war crimes), taking place in the Stockholm District Court, Sweden. GRC is monitoring the trial proceedings to clarify the legal issues and their implications for businesses and
- [Recruiting: Extractives Sector Lead](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/recruiting-extractives-sector-lead) - We are looking for a Extractives Sector Lead to lead our portfolio of clients within the extractive sector. Fluency in English is required. The position is remote but with a preference for candidates based in Europe. Terms of Reference are available here.
- [Criminal Liability versus Civil Claims for Damages?](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/criminal-liability-versus-civil-claims-for-damages) - This is an update on the legal proceedings taking place in the Stockholm District Court and their implications for corporate accountability. Whereas future briefs are likely to be more concise and deal with specific topics, this post will attempt to provide an overview of the case and summarise the most important legal developments in the
- [Igniting Change Podcast Season 3: Epidsode 11](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/igniting-change-podcast-season-3-epidsode-11) - Lara Strangways, Head of Business & Human Rights at Global Rights Compliance, joined 3 Sided Cube to discuss how BHRC deliver remedy and justice through the innovative application of international law. Listen to the full episode here: https://3sidedcube.com/igniting-change-podcast-season-3-episode-11/ Synopsis of the episode: "Human rights are the fundamental rights and freedoms that belong to every single
- [Thompson Reuters Foundation Event - Responsible Business Exhibition in Bangkok](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/thompson-reuters-foundation-event-responsible-business-exhibition-in-bangkok) - Lara Strangways, Head of Business and Human Rights was invited by Thompson Reuters Foundation to their Responsible Business Exhibition in Bangkok. The Business Exhibition provided the Thai private sector with a space to explore services and support to advance their responsible business practices, with a focus on ethical recruitment, capacity building for management and workers
- [Lundin Trial: Case updates by GRC’s correspondent in Sweden](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/lundin-trial-case-updates-by-grcs-correspondent-in-sweden) - This is the first of GRC’s briefs reporting on the legal proceedings taking place in the Stockholm District Court and their implications for corporate accountability. Whereas future briefs are likely to be more concise and deal with specific topics, this post will attempt to provide an overview of the case and summarise the most important

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## Team Showcase

- [Dr Claire Bright](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/team-showcase/dr-claire-bright) - Dr Claire Bright is a Senior Legal Advisor at Global Rights Compliance (GRC). She is also an Associate Professor at NOVA School of Law and the Founder & Director of the NOVA Centre on Business, Human Rights and the Environment (NOVA BHRE) at NOVA School of Law in Lisbon. She holds a PhD in International
- [Lara Strangways](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/team-showcase/sharon-jones) - Lara is the Head of Business and Human Rights and a Senior Legal Adviser at GRC. Lara is a business and human rights lawyer, with demonstrable experience in supporting industry bodies, CSOs and governments with mitigating human rights risks across global supply chains. She brings specific expertise in remediation, access to justice and protection of
- [Wayne Jordash KC](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/team-showcase/another-person) - Wayne is a British lawyer and has practiced for 20 years in the international human rights and humanitarian law fields. He has advised clients include governments, international organisations (e.g., the UN and the Council of Europe), NGO's, corporations and individuals on their compliance with international human rights and humanitarian law. Representation has included advisory work
- [Ana Santos Duarte](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/team-showcase/ana-santos-duarte) - Ana Santos Duarte is a Portuguese lawyer with expertise in Business and Human Rights, corporate sustainability, human rights due diligence, and responsible business conduct. She has extensive experience advising companies and industry associations on identifying human rights risks across global supply chains, developing corporate policies such as human rights policies and sustainability frameworks, and delivering
- [Raphaëlle Jouen](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/team-showcase/raphaelle-jouen) - Raphaëlle is a Junior Legal Adviser specialised in international humanitarian law. She has experience conducting research on the obligations of businesses operating in Conflict Affected and High Risks Areas (CAHRAs), including the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Raphaëlle research involves matters of businesses’ respect of international humanitarian and criminal law to better identify and mitigate the legal
- [Jussara Paimann Millan](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/team-showcase/jussara-paimann-millan) - Jussara in a Legal Adviser for the Business and Human Rights team. In this role, Jussara is involved in GRC's project on Preventing Forced Labor in Critical Minerals. Before joining GRC, she worked as an analyst in the field of sustainable finance, focusing on evaluating companies' compliance with international norms on human rights and business
- [Penny Karageorgi](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/team-showcase/penny-karageorgi) - Penny Karageorgi is a Legal Adviser at Global Rights Compliance, where she provides legal advice to companies and CSOs focusing on Human Rights Due Diligence issues and in particular the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). Penny is specialized in Human Rights and EU Law and boasts a decade of professional experience working with
- [Simon Töpfer](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/team-showcase/simon-topfer) - Simon Töpfer is a Business and Human Rights Adviser at Beyond Human Rights Compliance where he works on providing practical advice to different actors on human rights and environmental due diligence. Over several years, he has worked with clients across different sectors, including the agricultural, textiles and chemcial industries. His projects have entailed the development
- [Madison Malowney](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/team-showcase/madison-malowney) - Madison Malowney is a Security and Policy Officer at BHRC, supporting the team and global projects with global security risk assessments. Madison’s previous experience includes interning at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague (Netherlands), where she provided policy advice and administrative support, and as a trainee at the Flemish Peace Institute, contributing to a
- [Giulia Luzi](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/team-showcase/giulia-luzi) - Giulia Luzi has international experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning across international development organisations in Europe and Latin America, focusing on human rights, access to justice, security and conflict transformation. Based in Mexico since 2019, Giulia holds a MA in Conflict, Security and Development from the University of Sussex and a BA in Applied Languages
- [Roberta Olson](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/team-showcase/roberta-olson) - Robi is an international development professional with over 35 years of experience in financial management, compliance, training and development, and organizational design. Experience includes Controller/Administrator for a California Law Corporation, and small business owner in Turkey. Most recent experience includes ten years in the International Development sector as CFO, Turkey Country Manager, and Finance Director
- [Advait Malviya](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/team-showcase/advait) - Advait Malviya joined GRC in 2016 and is the Administrator at Business & Human Rights Compliance. Advait is actively involved in various on-going projects of BHRC. Prior to his current role, Advait worked in a number of international organisations including the International Development Law Organization, SAARCLAW, Asian-African Legal Consultative Organisation and was admitted to the
- [Anaïs Tobalagba](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/team-showcase/anais-tobalagba) - Anaïs Tobalagba is a business and human rights lawyer with 15 years of experience in natural resources governance and due diligence in extractive industries. She has led multiple projects assessing the human rights and environmental impacts of oil, gas and mining activities across continents, in countries including, among others, Chad and the Democratic Republic of
- [Khaldoon Khaldi](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/team-showcase/khaldoon-khaldi) - Khaldoon the Data Analyst working GRC BHR division, where he analyzes data from the MyVox platform to uncover trends in labour rights violations in Pakistan. Khaldoon’s work supports advocacy efforts by transforming complex datasets into clear, actionable insights.

## Projects

- [Beyond in Burkina Faso: supporting responsible entrepreneurship through incubation ecosystems](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/project/beyond-in-burkina-faso-supporting-responsible-entrepreneurship-through-incubation-ecosystems) - Beyond in Burkina Faso: supporting responsible entrepreneurship through incubation ecosystems Beyond Human Rights Compliance is currently in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, as part of a project supported by Enabel, delivering coaching sessions on Business and Human Rights at La Fabrique. As a pioneering incubator dedicated to social and responsible entrepreneurship, La Fabrique supports impact-driven ventures addressing
- [Beyond in Côte d’Ivoire: strengthening SME support through human rights due diligence](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/project/beyond-in-cote-divoire-strengthening-sme-support-through-human-rights-due-diligence) - Beyond in Côte d’Ivoire: strengthening SME support through human rights due diligence Beyond Human Rights Compliance is currently in Côte d’Ivoire as part of a project supported by Enabel, delivering coaching sessions to CI-PME — the public agency dedicated to supporting the development and competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises. This initiative aims to strengthen CI-PME’s capacity to support
- [Do No Harm: Mitigating Human Rights Risks in Transplantation Medicine](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/project/do-no-harm-mitigating-human-rights-risks-when-interacting-with-international-medical-institutions-professionals-in-transplantation-medicine) - BHRC prepared a Legal Advisory Report and Policy Guidance exploring the risks of international collaborations in transplant medicine, research and training and the hard and soft law obligations that govern those partnerships.
- [Forced Labour and Child Labour in the Seafood Sector](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/project/advice-on-complying-with-the-uyghur-forced-labour-prevention-act-uflpa-2) - BHRC has prepared a factsheet to explain key information on the law and to provide some brief answers to the most common questions.
- [Advice on Complying with the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA)](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/project/advice-on-complying-with-the-uyghur-forced-labour-prevention-act-uflpa) - BHRC has prepared a factsheet to explain key information on the law and to provide some brief answers to the most common questions.
- [Improving Supply Chain Accountability for Arms Exports](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/project/improving-supply-chain-accountability-for-arms-exports) - BHRC has prepared a factsheet to explain key information on the law and to provide some brief answers to the most common questions.
- [Gold and the UFLPA](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/project/brief-a-six-month-review-of-c4ads-fractured-veins-report) - BHRC, in collaboration with C4ADS, has developed a briefing paper where we digest the key findings of the Fractured Veins report, take stock of the past six months since its publication, and provide recommendations to private actors.
- [Conducting business during armed conflict](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/project/conducting-business-during-armed-conflict) - BHRC has prepared a guidance document to provide an overview of international humanitarian law, delineate the obligations placed on businesses, and outline how companies can engage in activities responsibly while ensuring compliance with IHL.
- [Advising clients on S2-11 Bill in Canada](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/project/engagement-on-s2-11-bill-in-canada) - BHRC has prepared a factsheet to explain key information on the law and to provide some brief answers to the most common questions.
- [Advising clients on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/project/eudrfactsheet) - BHRC has prepared a factsheet to explain key information on the law and to provide some brief answers to the most common questions.
- [Research on Access to Remedy for Migrant Workers](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/project/report-for-anti-slavery-international-on-access-to-remedy-for-migrant-workers) - BHRC was engaged by Anti-Slavery International (ASI) to conduct research, in collaboration with C–Lever, on the role of governments, businesses, employers and trade unions to improve migrant workers’ access to remedy.
- [Guidance for Shipping Sector: Conducting business during armed conflict](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/project/guidance-for-shipping-sector-conducting-business-during-armed-conflict) - BHRC has prepared a guidance document for the shipping sector to provide an overview of international humanitarian law and delineate the obligations placed on businesses operating in the sector.
- [Access to Grievance Mechanisms for Local Communities and Workers in Cocoa](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/project/access-to-grievance-mechanisms-for-local-communities-and-workers-in-cocoa) - During the internship, a research project was undertaken in the Cavally Landscape in Ivory Coast. The research focused on concerns regarding access to remedy and the contextual challenges related to the use of any grievance mechanism by workers and local communities.
- [The Routes to Remedy Toolkit](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/project/the-routes-to-remedy-toolkit) - BHRC, in partnership with UNDP, created an online Routes2Remedy Toolkit for HRDs in Southeast Asia that lists the domestic and international routes to remedy.
- [Human rights due diligence assessment of gemstone supply chain](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/project/human-rights-due-diligence-assessment-of-gemstone-supply-chain) - BHRC was requested by a Fortune 500 fashion company to conduct human rights due diligence on a supplier in their global gemstone supply chain in a conflict-affected and high-risk area in a East African country.
- [Corporate Crimes Hub: Practical Tools on How to Investigate Corporate Crimes](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/project/corporate-crimes-hub-practical-tools-on-how-to-investigate-corporate-crimes) - In 2021, BHRC provided advisory services to Amnesty International to support in the creation of the Corporate Crimes Hub. The Hub is a free-to-use online resource, that provides a platform of shared information and advice, including for other organisations as well as victims of abuses.
- [Enhancing Compliance and Building Capacity: Combating Modern Slavery in Bangladesh](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/project/enhancing-compliance-and-building-capacity-combating-modern-slavery-in-bangladesh) - Between 2017 and 2019, BHRC undertook several projects in the Bangladesh Garment Industry to advance responsible business activity. GRC provided advisory services to industry associations, factory owners, trade unions, and government inspectors concerning the responsibility of business enterprises...
- [Investigation into human rights violations against defenders of business and human rights related abuses in the Philippines](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/project/investigation-into-human-rights-violations-against-defenders-of-business-and-human-rights-related-abuses-in-the-philippines) - In 2023, BHRC conducted a remote fact gathering mission into human rights violations committed against defenders of business-related human rights abuses in the Philippines.
- [Promoting and Advancing International Labor Rights in Pakistan](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/project/promoting-and-advancing-international-labor-rights-in-pakistan) - BHRC has been working in partnership with civil society organizations and trade unions in Pakistan to strengthen accountability for labour rights abuses in Pakistan’s garment sector.

## Testimonials

- [Susie Hughes, Executive Director, Coalition to End Transplant Abuse in China](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/testimonial/susie-hughes-executive-director-coalition-to-end-transplant-abuse-in-china-2) - Their deep knowledge of the sector, strong worker-engagement methods, and practical approach ensured the project was both credible and impactful. They navigated complex factory dynamics with skill and built trust with workers and management alike. We were impressed by their professionalism, responsiveness, and commitment to meaningful change.”
- [Susie Hughes, Executive Director, Coalition to End Transplant Abuse in China](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/testimonial/susie-hughes-executive-director-coalition-to-end-transplant-abuse-in-china) - Engaging the team has been a game changer. Communication from the outset was friendly and professional and great care was taken to ensure that the scope of work proposed met our needs. The resulting Legal Advisory Report and Policy Guidance documents exceeded our expectations.”
- [Harpreet Kaur, Business and Human Rights Specialist, UNDP](https://beyondhumanrightscompliance.co.uk/testimonial/harpreet-kaur-business-and-human-rights-specialist-undp) - The technical expertise within the team is remarkable. While the team conducted rigorous research in targeted jurisdictions, their unwavering dedication to a participatory approach during the toolkit's development was evident in their thorough consultations with stakeholders, fostering inclusivity and collaboration.”

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