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Wed May 14, 2014

Does the World Need a Treaty on Business and Human Rights? Weighing the Pros and Cons

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Location: Notre Dame London Law Centre

The University of Notre Dame Law School and Business & Human Rights Resource Centre cordially invite you to their first annual London human rights speaker series event.

Currently the question of a binding instrument on business and human rights is the topic of intense international debate. A proposal at the UN for a Treaty has received the support of over 70 governments and over one hundred regional and international NGOs. At the same time, it has received a high degree of scepticism by many experts, developed country governments, and international business associations.

 

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