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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 Discrimination against Women; Guiding Principle 2 Measure 5 “Likewise, an awareness-raising strategy will be carried out on how to avoid discriminatory practices in public and…

Guiding Principle 1 “Spain has also ratified the eight fundamental Conventions of the International Labor Organization (ILO): Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Conventions (No 87) Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention (No 98).”

Guiding Principle 1 “Spain has also ratified the eight fundamental Conventions of the International Labor Organization (ILO): Forced Labour Convention (No 29). Abolition of Forced Labour Convention (No 105).”

Guiding Principle 4 Measure 1 “Within one year after the approval of this Plan, a Working Group will be created within the framework of the Strategic Plan for the Internationalization of the Spanish Economy, which will develop a specific Action Plan to examine the coherence of policies to support business internationalization, and its alignment with…

The Spanish NAP makes no explicit reference to extra-territorial jurisdiction. However the NAP makes numerous references to the appliacbility of laws, standards, and policies to businesses operating abroad. Guiding Principle 3 Measure 4 “The Regulations will be implemented and the Directives will be transposed, and the adaptation of the Spanish legal system to the Recommendations…

Guiding Principle 3 Measure 5 “The implementation will be promoted by business and trade unions, general or sectorial, including representative organizations of social economy entities; as well as other institutions such as chambers of commerce, chambers abroad, universities, business schools, etc. of actions that should promote online training and advice and Resolution of queries, coordinated…

Guiding Principle 4 “… Spain supports the OECD Council Recommendation on common approaches for export credits which benefit from official support and social and environmental due diligence.” Measure 1 “Within one year after the approval of this Plan, a Working Group will be created within the framework of the Strategic Plan for the Internationalization of the…

The Spanish NAP makes no explicit reference to corruption.

II. Antecedent and Context Human rights are one of the elements that comprise Corporate Social Responsibility along with others such as social elements; environmental elements; also those relating to the balance of work and family life; good governance; and transparency. Guiding Principle 2 Measure 4 “The self-regulation codes will also be promoted, taking as an…

Guiding Principle 3 Measure 5 “The implementation will be promoted by business and trade unions, general or sectorial, including representative organizations of social economy entities; as well as other institutions such as chambers of commerce, chambers abroad, universities, business schools, etc. of actions that should promote online training and advice and Resolution of queries, coordinated…

Guiding Principle 7 The measures adopted regarding Guiding Principle 7 are incorporated to the obligations corresponding to the State under International Humanitarian Law in situations of armed conflict and in accordance with International Criminal Law and, in particular, those derived from signing of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. In this context, it…

Guiding Principle 1 “Spain is party to all of the main treaties on human rights and, specifically, to the following: The Convention on the Rights of the Child and its three Optional Protocols.” “Spain has also ratified the eight fundamental Conventions of the International Labor Organization (ILO): Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention. (No 182)”…

Most serious infringements of working conditions [page 16-18] “Implements Principles 1, 2 and 8 Even in advanced countries, we come across cases where employees find themselves in a highly vulnerable position and are required to put up with undignified working conditions, and where their employer, for instance, refuses to pay them. The victims of this…

Trade in military equipment [page 18-20] “Implements Principles 5, 6 and 7 Trade in military equipment is one of the riskier sectors from the perspective of human rights. While the manufacture of military equipment and arms is a traditional segment of Czech industry, these are goods that are susceptible to abuse, so they must be…

Introduction [page 4] “The diversity of legal systems can be a good thing as it is an opportunity to explore new avenues and it motivates governments to improve regulation. Yet if a country is too lax in the way it devises its rules, a competitive advantage becomes a threat. A fragmented and inconsistent legal regime…

National Action Plan – production and objectives [page 6-7] “… this Action Plan’s commitments … make it easier for businesses to keep clear of such situations in their supply chains and among their business partners.” Most serious infringements of working conditions [page 16] “There may be numerous labour-law violations in supply chains, via temporary employment…

Existing plans, initiatives and strategies [page 8] “The Czech Republic has long set great store by the topic of human rights both generally and in connection with the activities of businesses. Human rights in a business context is covered, for example, by the following strategy documents: … SME Support Concept 2014-2020“ Scope and content of…

The Czech NAP makes no explicit reference to the security sector.

Supply chains and conflict minerals [page 20-21] “One solution lies in certification schemes proving the origin of raw materials. The certification authority guarantees that workers’ rights have not been infringed during mining or production. These certificates are issued by state and international organisations on the one hand, and private issuers on the other. Current legislation…

Publication and dissemination of existing documents, education and awareness-raising [page 10] “Current state of play: The National Contact Point for the implementation of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises is responsible for promoting the Guidelines and their instruments (seminars, training, promotional materials, etc.).”  Pillar III [page 41] “The third pillar also includes quasi-judicial tribunals, dispute…