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Guiding Principle 1 “Spain is party to all of the main treaties on human rights and, specifically, to the following: the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination; the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women; the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its…

Guiding Principle 3 Measure 9 “The Government will train the personnel of the State Foreign Service, in accordance with Law 2/2014, of March 25, of the Action and of State the Foreign Service, as well as to the agencies in charge of the internationalization of business abroad about the responsibility of companies to respect human…

The Spanish NAP makes no explicit reference to taxation.

II. Antecedents and Context … In addition, there has been much debate about the role of the company in the field of EU development cooperation. Among other things, we should mention the Council Conclusions on sustainable clothing value chains, approved in May 2017. … Guiding Principle 2 Measure 7 “The Government will establish networks among Spanish…

I. Commitment to implement the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights Many companies in our country have already incorporated this responsibility in the field of human rights into their business strategy. Others, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, will find in this Action Plan the adequate tools to address this responsibility to respect human…

Guiding Principle 6 Measure 1 “The Government will examine how to apply criteria aligned with the Guiding Principles in relation to Royal Legislative Decree 3/2011, of November 14, which approves the revised text of the Public Sector Contracts Law, the Law 16 24/2011 , of 1 August, of contracts of the public sector in the…

Guiding Principle 5 Measure 1 “The Public Administrations will exercise an adequate supervision of the possible impact on human rights when contracting the services of companies, both within and outside of Spanish territory. This supervision must take into account the criteria of the specialized institutions, in accordance with the application of the Spanish CSR Strategy.”…

Guiding Principle 2 Measure 2 “The Government will develop awareness and training actions based on the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the National Plan for Business and Human Rights, and the expectations of the State in matters of business and human rights. These actions can be organized, among others, with the…

Guiding Principle 2 Measure 7 “The Government will establish networks among Spanish companies or that the ones that operate in Spain for the promotion of: measures, procedures or internal systems that can effectively contribute to the prevention and/or mitigation of the negative consequences of business activities on human rights; as well as for the dissemination…

Guiding Principle 3 Measure 10 “In order to increase transparency, and the confidence of consumers and investors on Spanish companies, the Government will compile the reports that companies write voluntarily, in accordance with the Spanish Strategy for Corporate Social Responsibility, and the Article 39 of the Sustainable Economy Law. It will be encouraged that these…

Guiding Principle 27 “In relation to human rights abuses caused by companies, if there is, or might be, a presumed irregular action by the Public Administration, any citizen can go to the Ombudsman and demand their intervention.” Monitoring and Update “The Monitoring Commission may invite the Ombudsman, who will have a voice but not a…

The Spanish NAP makes no explicit reference to migrant workers

Guiding Principle 25 Measure 1 “Within one year from the approval of this Plan, the Monitoring Commission will prepare a report on the legal mechanisms through which the civil liability of companies that cause damage or harm to human rights, including damage or harm caused through the lack of action on due diligence for the…

Guiding Principle 9 Measure 1 “The Government will promote the inclusion of references to the respect of human rights in agreements on trade, investment or other related business activities signed by Spain that affect the scope of the Guiding Principles. Likewise, the Government will promote the inclusion of such references in the agreements entered into…

Spain’s NAP makes no reference to the ICT and electronics sector.

Guiding Principle 2 Measure 7 “The Government will establish networks among Spanish companies or that the ones that operate in Spain for the promotion of: measures, procedures or internal systems that can effectively contribute to the prevention and/or mitigation of the negative consequences of business activities on human rights; as well as for the dissemination…

Guiding Principle 2 The State expects from Spanish companies, in Spain and abroad, a behavior consistent with its responsibility to respect human rights, which implies that they must act with due diligence, depending on their size and circumstances, to avoid the violation of the rights of third parties and to deal with the adverse impacts…

The Spanish NAP makes no reference to whistle-blowers. It contains the following references to human rights defenders. Guiding Principle 25 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…

Guiding Principle 2 Measure 1 “The Government will transfer the expectations described regarding human rights by companies to the business sector in a clear and consistent manner.” Measure 2 “The Government will develop awareness and training actions based on the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the National Plan for Business and…