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5.8 Pillar 3: access to remedy  Guiding Principle 30 [page 39] The Federal Council regards support for grievance mechanisms as part of multi-stakeholder initiatives as an important means of guaranteeing access to remedy. They not only facilitate redress for those affected by abuses, but also boost the effectiveness and credibility of the initiatives concerned. The…

The Swiss NAP does not contain a reference to GP29.

5.8 Pillar 3: access to remedy  Guiding Principle 28 [page 39] Swiss business enterprises, and especially those that are particularly heavily exposed to human rights risks, should provide appropriate grievance mechanisms at the corporate level to allow those affected by abuses to claim remediation. Such mechanisms can also have a preventative effect.

5.8 Pillar 3: access to remedy  5.8.3 Operational principles: state non-judicial grievance mechanisms [page 38] Guiding Principle 27  State non-judicial grievance frameworks can be an important factor in gaining remedy for human rights abuses. They enable the parties to identify solutions through dialogue, without what are often lengthy and costly court proceedings. The federal government…

5.8 Pillar 3: access to remedy  5.8.2 Operational principles: state judicial mechanisms [pages 36-38] Guiding Principle 26  The UNGP describe practical and procedural obstacles as court costs, lawyers’ fees, the lack of opportunity for representative proceedings, or a lack of resources, specialist knowledge and support on the part of public prosecutors. These barriers can make…

5.8 Pillar 3: access to remedy  5.8.1 Fundamental principle [page 36]  Guiding Principle 25  The Federal Council acknowledges its duty to grant access to remedy to those affected by human rights abuses committed on Swiss territory and/or under Swiss jurisdiction. It believes the principal means of doing this is via the well-functioning Swiss judicial system,…

3. Access to remedy Legal remedies provided by the State [page 15] According to the UN Guiding Principles, States have an obligation to provide effective remedies when a company has committed human rights abuses. These include both judicial and non-judicial mechanisms. The legal remedies available in the Swedish legal system are in line with the…

1. State Duty to Protect Swedish legislation to protect human rights [page 10] Disputes concerning the relationship between employer and employee are often resolved in the Labour Court, which is a specialised court for examining labour law disputes. The Labour Disputes (Judicial Procedure) Act (1974:371) contains certain special regulations on labour law disputes. 3. Access…

3. Access to remedy Legal remedies provided by the State [page 27] (…) The different ombudsmen monitor compliance with human rights. Any person who feels that they or anyone else has been treated incorr-ectly or unfairly by a public authority or official at a central or local government authority can lodge a complaint with the…

The Swedish NAP does not contain a reference to GP28.

3. Access to remedy Companies’ own redress mechanisms [page 17] According to the UN Guiding Principles, companies are responsible for ensuring that their operations do not infringe on human rights and, if a company has caused or contributed to adverse impacts, that it seeks to provide redress to the victim. Such redress may include apologies,…

The Swedish NAP does not contain a reference to GP30.

The Swedish NAP does not contain a reference to GP31.

The Czech Republic does not contain a reference to GP31.

The Czech NAP does not contain a reference to GP30.

The Czech NAP does not contain a reference to GP29.

Pillar III. Access to Remedy  Extrajudicial non-state resources [pages 42-43]  The Czech Republic acknowledges the benefits and advantages of alternative dispute resolution. Alternative dispute resolution is often faster, cheaper, less formal and more accessible to the parties. As the parties to a dispute are apt to accept an amicable solution better than an authoritative ruling,…

Pillar III. Access to Remedy Extrajudicial state resources [pages 42-43] Other state bodies may also provide means of redress. These include both subsequent and preventive means. Provisional protection permits various activities that may constitute a risk, in particular industrial operations with a major impact on the surrounding area. The public is entitled to participate in…

Pillar III. Access to Remedy Judicial resources [pages 41-42]  Although there are no fundamental legal obstacles in access to the courts in the Czech Republic, numerous de facto obstructions do exist here. The World Bank’s Doing Business project rates the organisation of the courts and the quality of decision-making in the Czech Republic very highly,…

Pillar III. Access to Remedy Representation in court, legal assistance [pages 44-46] Judicial proceedings assessing matters of business and human rights can often be very complex and convoluted. Furthermore, the victims in these disputes tend to be the economically or de facto weaker party (consumers, employees members of minorities, etc.) unable to afford decent legal…