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The UK 2013 NAP makes no reference to tax.

The UK 2013 NAP states in Actions Taken that [page 10]: “We will also continue to help develop, and monitor implementation of, OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict Affected and High-Risk Areas. The Government will also continue to encourage higher standards in the diamond supply chain.” The UK 2013…

The UK 2013 NAP 2. The State Duty to Protect Human Rights The existing UK legal and policy framework New actions planned The Government will do the following to reinforce its implementation of its commitments under Pillar 1 of the UNGPs: (iv) Review the degree to which the activities of UK State-owned, controlled or supported…

The UK 2013 NAP provides in the Introduction that [page 4]: “To capitalise on the opportunities of our commercially-networked world, we need all companies – from the biggest to the smallest – to embrace their responsibilities towards society, including respecting human rights.” The UK 2013 NAP notes in relation to Government expectations of business that [page 14]: “We recognise that different…

The UK 2013 NAP refers to security in the section devoted to Actions Taken [page 10]: “To give effect to the UN Guiding Principles, we have: (iv) played a leading role in developing the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers (ICOC). This sets out companies’ commitments to standards of behaviour, particularly on human rights, and…

The UK 2013 NAP notes that [page 9] “[t]o give effect to the UN Guiding Principles, we have: (ii) sought and are committed to ensuring that in UK Government procurement human rights related matters are reflected appropriately when purchasing goods, works and services. Under the public procurement rules public bodies may exclude tenderers from bidding…

The UK 2013 NAP does not make an explicit reference to privatisation.

The UK 2013 NAP 2. The State Duty to Protect Human Rights The existing UK legal and policy framework New actions planned The Government will do the following to reinforce its implementation of its commitments under Pillar 1 of the UNGPs: (vi) Promote new project activity on raising awareness and tackling the negative impacts of…

The UK 2013 NAP, in the section on Actions Taken, states [page 10]: “To give effect to the UN Guiding Principles, we have: (iii) negotiated and agreed the OECD 2012 Common Approaches, including a requirement for Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) to take into account not only potential environmental impacts but also social impacts, which is defined…

The UK 2013 NAP notes in the chapter on UK Government and access to remedy for human right abuses resulting from business activity that [page 17]: “The UK sees its own provision of judicial remedy options as an important element in the remedy mix. Non-judicial grievance mechanisms based on engagement between the parties involved are…

The UK 2013 NAP in the section dedicated to Government expectations of business states that [page 13]: The UNGPs guide the approach UK companies should take to respect human rights wherever they operate. The key principles of this approach are to: – … be transparent about policies, activities and impacts, and report on human rights issues and risks…

The UK 2013 NAP and the UK Updated 2016 NAP both refer generally to work undertaken by NHRIs within the UK. The UK 2013 NAP notes that: “Non-judicial grievance mechanisms based on engagement between the parties involved are also an important option. This can be done through an internal company grievance procedure or through arbitration, adjudication, mediation, conciliation and…

The UK 2013 NAP states in relation to New Actions planned that [page 11]: “The Government will do the following to reinforce its implementation of its commitments under Pillar 1 of the UNGPs: … (vi) Promote new project activity on raising awareness and tackling the negative impacts of business activity, including on the human rights…

The UK 2013 NAP 2. The State Duty to Protect Human Rights The existing UK legal and policy framework New actions planned The Government will do the following to reinforce its implementation of its commitments under Pillar 1 of the UNGPs: (xi) Instruct our embassies and high commissions to support human rights defenders working on…

The UK 2013 NAP‘sIntroduction states that the document sets out the UK’s plan for further work to “support access to effective remedy for victims of human rights abuse involving business enterprises within UK jurisdiction”. The UK 2013 NAP notes that [Chapter 2]: “The Human Rights Act 1998 ensures that individuals in the UK have a remedy…

The UK 2013 NAP states in relation to New Actions planned that [page 12]: ”The Government will do the following to reinforce its implementation of its commitments under Pillar 1 of the UNGPs: (vii) Ensure that agreements facilitating investment overseas by UK or EU companies incorporate the business responsibility to respect human rights, and do…

The UK 2013 NAP 2. The State Duty to Protect Human Rights The existing UK legal and policy framework New actions planned The Government will do the following to reinforce its implementation of its commitments under Pillar 1 of the UNGPs: (vi) Promote new project activity on raising awareness and tackling the negative impacts of…

The UK 2013 NAP provides in relation to New Actions planned [page 11]: “The Government will do the following to reinforce its implementation of its commitments under Pillar 1 of the UNGPs: (v) In line with the UK Cyber Exports Strategy, develop guidance to address the risks posed by exports of information and communications technology…

The UK 2013 NAP in the section on The existing UK legal and policy framework states [page 9]: “The Government exercises controls on the export of “strategic” goods and technology through the export licensing system. All export licence applications are rigorously assessed against the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria. These assessments take…

The UK 2013 NAP provides in Government expectations of business that [page 13]: “The UNGPs guide the approach UK companies should take to respect human rights wherever they operate. The key principles of this approach are to: The UK 2013 NAP states in Further actions planned that [page 15]: “We will: (ii) encourage trade associations/sector…