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Netherlands – SOE
3. Results of the consultations and government response 3.2 Policy Coherence [page 16] The government recognises that it must be consistent on the subject of human rights and business and in pursuing and implementing policy at both national and international level. The policy letter ‘CSR Pays Off’ clarifies the CSR framework. The OECD Guidelines provide…
Netherlands – Environ
2. Current Policy [page 9] The Netherlands already pursues an active policy to promote respect for human rights by the business community and to prevent companies from abusing human rights either directly or in their supply chains. The government expects companies operating abroad, in particular in countries where legislation or enforcement falls short, to pursue…
Netherlands – land
3. Results of the consultations and government response 3.3 Clarifying Due Diligence [page 21] A point raised during the consultations was that the government should clarify the UN Guiding Principles, using language companies understand. Companies feel that the government has failed to say what it expects of them in terms of due diligence. Sector Risk…
Netherlands – IP
The Dutch NAP does not make an explicit reference to Indigenous Peoples.
Netherlands – Equality
The Dutch NAP does not make an explicit reference to Equality and Non-Discrimination.
Ireland – Data Protection
Section 2. Current legislative and regulatory framework Data Protection [page 14] The office of the data Protection Commissioner (DPC) is responsible for upholding the general principle that individuals should be in a position to control how data relating to them is used. The Commissioner is also responsible for enforcing obligations upon data controllers. Owing to…
Ireland – PwD
The Irish NAP makes no explicit reference to Persons with Disabilities.
Ireland – SOE
Section 3: Actions Initial priorities for the Business and Human Rights implementation group The State Duty to Protect Human Rights [page 18] iii. Encourage and support awareness of effective human rights due diligence by state owned or controlled companies. vii. Promote awareness of relevant multi-stakeholder and multilateral initiatives such as the UN global Compact, the…
Ireland – Environ
Section 2. Current legislative and regulatory framework Environment [page 14] The government prioritises the right of citizens to enjoy a safe environment and the responsibility of businesses to comply with environmental protection legislation. Ireland has transposed key EU Directives, such as EU Directive 2004/35/EC, which deals with environmental liability with regard to the prevention and…
Ireland – IP
Section 1 international Context and domestic Consultative Process [page 21] Other international initiatives In March 2016, the Council of Europe adopted a Recommendation to assist Member States in preventing and remedying human rights violations by business enterprises. The Recommendation elaborates on access to judicial remedy, drawing on Council of Europe expertise and legal standards and…
Ireland – Equality
Section 2. Current legislative and regulatory framework Equality [page 14] The government is committed to promoting equality in all aspects of Irish society. The statutory-based Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission works towards the elimination of discrimination and the promotion of equal opportunities. It is tasked with providing information and advice to persons who consider…
Environment & climate change
From a human rights perspective, environmental protection and climate change mitigation and adaptation are crucial as the consequences of global warming and nature’s degradation can threaten livelihoods, food production, human, water and ecosystem security, land tenure and resource use, and health. While the global climate crisis and environmental degradation pose significant risks for all people…
Land and natural resources
Land is the basis for food production, it provides space for housing, access to water and is the basis for social, cultural and religious practices. Natural resources, such as forests and fisheries, sustain the livelihoods and underpin the cultures of millions of people, including Indigenous Peoples and those who depend directly on these resources. Secure…
Indigenous Peoples
The UN has noted that: “Indigenous Peoples are inheritors and practitioners of unique cultures and ways of relating to people and the environment. They have retained social, cultural, economic and political characteristics that are distinct from those of the dominant societies in which they live. Despite their cultural differences, Indigenous Peoples from around the world share common…
Equality & non-discrimination
Equality and non-discrimination are fundamental components of international human rights law. When related to the field of employment, non-discrimination and equal opportunity are rooted in the principle that all workplace decisions are based on an individual’s ability to do the job in question without regard to personal characteristics that are unrelated to the inherent requirements…
Sustainable Development
In 2015, the UN General Assembly unanimously adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (the 2030 Agenda). The 2030 Agenda established 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), containing 169 global targets and 232 indicators to measure progress in implementation, and a set of follow-up and review principles and mechanisms. The 2030 Agenda seeks to achieve transformative…
Data protection & privacy
Privacy is a fundamental human right included in a range of international and regional human rights instruments. This right is often framed in general terms within the right to respect for private or family life, protection of the home and non-interference with correspondence. Privacy is not an absolute right and limitations can be introduced provided…
State Owned Enterprises/ Public Private Partnerships
The OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises define SOEs as “any undertaking recognised by national law as an enterprise, and in which the State exercises ownership or control, should be considered as an SOE. This includes joint stock companies, limited liability companies and partnerships limited by shares.” SOEs have become major players in the…