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Pillar I. The State Duty to Protect State aid, guarantees and subsidies [pages 24-27] Implements Principles 4 and 7 The Czech Republic supports exporters via the export bank Česká exportní banka, a.s. (CEB) and the export guarantee and insurance corporation Exportní garanční a pojišťovací společnost, a.s. (EGAP). The state has a duty to make sure…

Existing plans, initiatives and strategies [page 8] Human rights in a business context is covered, for example, by the following strategy documents: SME Support Concept 2014-2020 National Action Plan for Corporate Social Responsibility in the Czech Republic Strategic Framework for Sustainable Development of the Czech Republic Anti-corruption Action Plan National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking…

Pillar I. The State Duty to Protect Human Rights Publication and dissemination of existing documents, education and awareness-raising [pages 9-11] Implements Principles 2, 3c and 8 Increasing attention is paid to the theme of business and human rights in recent years. Many countries, international organisations and universities have produced numerous documents, model professional and theme-based…

Plan format and choice of themes [page 7] The Czech Republic enjoys the democratic rule of law, guaranteeing everyone the protection of their human rights. Human rights are defined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms, which is part of the country’s constitutional architecture, and in a host of international conventions that have been…

4.3 Criteria for ensuring effective non-judicial grievance mechanisms [page 41] The 31st principle sets out criteria for ensuring the effectiveness of non-judicial grievance mechanism. The criteria are designed to ensure that those for whom the mechanism is intended are aware of it, have confidence in it and are in a position to use it. Companies…

4.2 Non-state-based grievance mechanisms  Cooperation on grievance mechanisms [page 41] The 30th principle concerns cooperation on ensuring access to grievance mechanisms. Norwegian companies should take steps, either alone or in cooperation with others, to ensure that their cooperation partners and suppliers provide access to effective grievance mechanisms where appropriate.

4.2 Non-state-based grievance mechanisms  Grievance mechanisms at company level [page 41] The 29th principle concerns what companies themselves should do to ensure access to grievance mechanisms. Companies that discover or are made aware that they may cause or help to cause a violation of individuals’ rights should establish or participate in effective grievance mechanisms and…

4.2 Non-state-based grievance mechanisms [page 41] Principles 28–30 deal with non-state-based grievance mechanisms, such as those established by the business sector itself. These may be linked with an individual enterprise such as a factory, or take the form of schemes aimed at a particular local community. Other types of grievance mechanisms are available to companies…

Norway’s OECD National Contact Point [page 20] As a member of the OECD, Norway is committed to promoting the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. The Guidelines were updated and adopted at the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in May 2011. All OECD countries must appoint a National Contact Point that in addition to promoting the Guidelines…

4.1 State-based grievance mechanisms [page 40] Judicial grievance mechanisms  The 26th principle concerns judicial mechanisms for addressing human rights abuses. Norway has comprehensive human rights legislation and legislation in other areas that is also applicable to CSR. We also have an effective judicial system, and the Norwegian law of damages provides for financial compensation or…

4.1 State-based grievance mechanisms [page 40] The 25th principle concerns the state’s overall responsibility to ensure a well-functioning remediation system. Principles 26–31 deal with what steps states and enterprises can take to ensure remediation.

Finland’s NAP does not contain a reference to GP31.

Finland’s NAP does not contain a reference to GP30.

Finland’s NAP does not contain a reference to GP29.

Finland’s NAP does not contain a reference to GP28.

Government covering note on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights National Action Plan OECD Guidelines and the Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility [page 5] Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility, together with the Ministry of Employment and the Economy, serves as the Finish National Contact Point for the implementation of OECD Guidelines. The…

Finland’s NAP does not contain a reference to GP26.

4. Access of victims of human rights violations to legal remedies [pages 30-31] The realisation of human rights requires that the victims of human rights violations may have their situation assessed and remedied. For this reason, the existence of sufficient legal remedies or other settlement or compensation proceedings is crucial. These procedures may be legally…

IV. Government responses Current Activities and Future Commitments B. Operational Principles Guiding Principle 31 Italy recognises that judicial state-based mechanisms are at the core of the State’s ability to guarantee the full access to effective remedy against human rights abuses; at the same time, Italy yet acknowledges the need of developing appropriate non-state based grievance…

IV. Government responses Current Activities and Future Commitments [page 29] B. Operational Principles Guiding Principle 30 Italy recognises that judicial state-based mechanisms are at the core of the State’s ability to guarantee the full access to effective remedy against human rights abuses; at the same time, Italy yet acknowledges the need of developing appropriate non-state…