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3. Results of the consultations and government response 3.5 Scope for Remedy Non-judicial mechanisms The National Contact Point (NCP) supports companies in putting the OECD Guidelines into practice. Where there is a difference of opinion between companies and other stakeholders on the application of the Guidelines, any party may submit a complaint to the NCP….
Netherlands
3. Results of the consultations and government response 3.5 Scope for Remedy Judicial mechanisms [page 26] On the basis of Dutch civil law, victims of abuses that have taken place in the Netherlands can claim compensation in the civil law courts. Where an unlawful act has been committed, the court may order the company not…
Netherlands
3. Results of the consultations and government response 3.5 Scope for Remedy ACCESS Facility [page 32] The ACCESS Facility was set up in December 2012 with a view to knowledge building and improving access to effective dispute settlement between companies and communities either in or out of court. ACCESS supports and facilitates local dispute settlement…
Poland
Pillar III, Access to remedy Mediation in civil-, economic-, and individual labour- law proceedings [page 41] National legislation makes it possible to use mediation. This instrument is widely employed, e.g., on the basis of civil, economic, and individual labour law. It may be used by anyone who has been a victim of human rights violations…
Poland
Pillar III. Access to remedies 1.Current situation regarding access to legal remedies [pages 37-43] The Polish legal system provides people who have been victims of human rights violations in the context of a broadly defined economic activity with a range of legal measures to seek judicial protection. Access to these instruments is wide and allows…
Poland
Pillar III. Access to remedies [page 37] The UN Guiding Principles indicate that 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 those affected have access to effective remedies. In some cases, those affected are directly…
France
III. Access to Remedy Non – judicial mechanisms At the National Level 2.6. Grievance mechanisms in Companies [page 58] Pursuant to UN Guiding Principle 29, “To make it possible for grievances to be addressed early and remediated directly, business enterprises should establish or participate in effective operational-level grievance mechanisms for individuals and communities who may…
France
III. Access to Remedy Non – judicial mechanisms [pages 55-59] At the international level 2.2. ILO Enforcement Mechanisms A unique international enforcement mechanism exists for International labour standards, ensuring that States apply the conventions they ratify. The ILO regularly checks whether these conventions are being correctly applied and highlights areas for improvement. If countries encounter…
France
III. Access to Remedy Non – judicial mechanisms At the international level 2.1. The OECD National Contact Point (NCP) [pages 54-55] The French NCP is very active in promoting responsible business conduct and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. Following the Rana Plaza tragedy, the NCP stepped up its activities, especially in the field of…
France
III. Access to Remedy 1. Judicial Mechanisms [pages 46-53] At the international level 1.1 The Protocol to the ILO Forced Labour Convention (No. 29) France ratified the Protocol to the 1930 ILO Forced Labour Convention (no.29) on 7 June 2016. France was the fifth country to ratify the Protocol. This Protocol was adopted at the…