This book develops an analysis of the historical, political and legal contexts behind current demands by NGOs and the United Nations Human Rights Council to hol

The quest to establish an effective regulatory mechanism to ensure that corporations comply with human rights responsibilities has gained momentum in the last d

This volume identifies a coherent legal principle in order to establish a novel duty of care for corporate human rights violations and environmental damages. It

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This account of business-related human rights violations details the barriers victims face when seeking remedies and offers policy solutions.