Business and Human Rights

Business and Human Rights Law is a rapidly growing area of law that has transformed international law, with businesses now responsible for human rights abuses. This book explores the importance of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and their influence on international, regional, and national law. It also examines changes in state obligations to protect human rights, corporate responsibility for human rights abuses, and effective access to remedies for those adversely affected by business activities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2024
Publisher: Oxford University Press

The field of business and human rights law is experiencing a remarkable surge in growth, exerting a profound impact on various aspects of international law. In this latest installment of the Elements series, Robert McCorquodale delves into the evolving responsibility of businesses in addressing human rights abuses. Traditionally, the duty to prevent and address human rights violations rested solely on states. However, the landscape has undergone a significant transformation, with businesses now held accountable for their actions, wherever they occur in the world. This book underscores the significance of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in these developments. It examines their influence on international, regional, and national law, as well as the shifts in state obligations to protect human rights, corporate responsibility for human rights abuses, and the availability of effective remedies for those affected by business activities. These profound changes have far-reaching consequences on fundamental principles of international law, including sovereignty and jurisdiction. They also shape the creation of new international laws in domains such as climate change and technology. Drawing upon his extensive experience in scholarship and legal practice in business and human rights law, as well as his deep engagement with businesses, governments, civil society, and international organizations, Robert McCorquodale offers a comprehensive and insightful analysis of this rapidly evolving field.

Weight: 314g
Dimension: 138 x 215 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192855862