Why do we need a UK Commission on Busienss, Human Rights and the Environment?
NGOs have documented a number of ongoing instances of UK businesses being complicit in human rights abuse and environmental mismanagement in developing countries. The UK Government has a responsibility to ensure UK companies do not continue to get away with violating human rights and damaging the environment abroad. A new UK Commission on Business, Human Rights & The Environment would provide guidance to companies on what standards they must adhere to when operating abroad, and act as a forum for hearing and resolving allegations of infringements.
