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Foreword [page 5] The Irish people have long valued and championed human rights and this is reflected in our foreign policy which reaffirms our commitment to the universality, indivisibility and interrelatedness of all human rights. We believe that everyone is entitled to enjoy them fully and this brings with it a responsibility to promote and…

Appendix 2 – Overview of the implementation of the access to remedy  Status in Denmark (initiatives implemented before the UN ratification of the Guiding Principles) [page 36] — The Danish Mediation and Complaint Handling Institution has been established in accordance with the international criteria for non-judicial mediation and grievance mechanisms (UNGPs) as well as the criteria…

Appendix 2 – Overview of the implementation of the access to remedy  Access to remedy [page 35] Industry, multi-stakeholder and other collaborative initiatives that are based on respect for human rights-related standards should ensure that effective grievance mechanisms are available. Initiatives taken or planned as a dedicated measure to implement the UNGPs The guide on…

2. State Duty to Protect Human Rights 2.3 Actions taken [pages 13-14] Providing effective guidance on how to respect human rights “The Danish Government is committed to continuously improving and promoting guidance provided to companies on how to work with CSR in general and human rights in particular. To ensure that companies have the right…

Appendix 2 – Overview of the implementation of the access to remedy Access to remedy [pages 34-35] Non-State-based grievance mechanisms States should consider ways to facilitate access to effective non-State-based grievance mechanisms dealing with business-related human rights harms. Initiatives taken or planned as a dedicated measure to implement the UNGPs Denmark has a well-functioning system…

2. State duty to protect human rights 2.3. Actions taken – Protection of human rights through state regulation and policy [page 12] To further support the protection of human rights, the Danish Government has ensured that individuals have access to a non-juridical remediation mechanism in cases where Danish companies have had adverse impact on human…

4. Access to remedy Recommendations on judicial remedy [page 20] The Danish Council for CSR acknowledges that this is an extremely difficult issue that is best handled at an international level. The Council therefore recommended that the Danish Government works to find a solution to gross violations covered by the revised OECD guidelines at an…

Appendix 2 – Overview of the implementation of the access to remedy Access to remedy [page 34] As part of their duty to protect against business-related human rights abuse, States must take appropriate steps to ensure, through judicial, administrative, legislative or other appropriate means, that when such abuses occur within their territory and/or jurisdiction those…

The Spanish NAP does not contain a reference to GP29.

The Spanish NAP does not contain a reference to GP31.

C. Pillar III. Access to Remedy [pages 24-25] The Guiding Principle 30 considers the role of the States as participants in collaboration initiatives. Measures Guiding Principle 31. In order to ensure their effectiveness, non-judicial grievance mechanisms, both State-based and non-State-based, should be: a) Legitimate: enabling trust from the stakeholder groups for whose use they are…

C. Pillar III. Access to Remedy [page 24] Measures The Government will promote the development of practical guides and compile good practices on the establishment of grievance mechanisms managed by companies themselves that respect the criteria identified in Guiding Principle 31.

C. Pillar III. Access to Remedy [page 23] Among the existing extrajudicial grievance mechanisms, it is worth mentioning the Spanish National Contact Point of the OECD Guidelines for multinational companies. Furthermore, the Labor and Social Security Inspectorate of the Ministry of Employment and Social Security can provide arbitration, conciliation and mediation services for parties affected…

C. Pillar III. Access to Remedy [pages 22-23] The independence of the judiciary, stipulated in Article 117 of the Spanish Constitution, is an essential element to guarantee access to effective judicial redress mechanisms. Regarding the need to remove obstacles of any kind that may limit access to remedy, which may include temporary limitations, it should…

C. Pillar III. Access to Remedy [page 21-22] In relation to the access to reparation mechanisms, it is important to highlight the role of human rights defenders, and the serious obstacle posed by threats or repression directed against them. In this context, it is worth mentioning the Program for Protection and Temporary Shelter of Threatened…

The Spanish NAP does not contain a reference to GP24.

The Spanish NAP does not contain a reference to GP23.

The Spanish NAP does not contain a reference to GP22.

The Spanish NAP does not contain a reference to GP21.

The Spanish NAP does not contain a reference to GP20.