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Publication and dissemination of existing documents, education and awareness-raising [page 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 codes of conduct, examples of good practice, recommendations and…

National Action Plan – production and objectives [page 6-7] “The concept of business and human rights, on the other hand, is rooted in the fact that certain unwelcome developments should not happen in the course of business activities per se. Respect for human rights is not inherently voluntary – modern-day slavery, child labour, and environmental…

Introduction [page 4] “The question of business and human rights was thrust into the public consciousness in the 1990s. With modern business no longer confined by the borders of nation states, production and extraction operations are free to roam in pursuit of the right raw materials, economic conditions and labour.” Most serious infringements of working…

State aid, guarantees and subsidies [page 25] “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 that this support does not foster violations…

Criminal liability of legal persons in the field of human rights [page 11-12] “Implements Principles 1 and 3a Modern business is inconceivable without companies and cooperatives. They facilitate the concentration of funds, limit risk, and create opportunities for professional management. They are a means of implementing major business projects. However, like any other such means,…

The Czech NAP has a chapter dedicated to Trade in military equipment, which does not explicitly address conflict-affected areas, but states Trade in military equipment [page 18-20] “…non-profit organisations such as Amnesty International continue to criticise the Czech Republic for exporting weapons to “high-risk countries”. “Current state of play: … The Czech Republic participates in…

Section 1: International Context and Domestic Consultative Process Other international initiatives [page 11] “The International Labour Organisation (ILO) Tripartite Declaration on Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy5 provides direct guidance to enterprises on social policy and inclusive, responsible and sustainable workplace practices. This global instrument was elaborated and adopted by governments, employers and workers from around…

Foreword [page 5] “I believe that the protection of human rights and the promotion of economic growth, trade and investment should be complementary and mutually reinforcing” Section 3: Actions I. Key commitments to ensure policy coherence across government [page 17] “Ensure coherence between Ireland’s new Trading Strategy: ‘Ireland Connected: Trading and Investing in a Dynamic World’, and…

Section 2: Current legislative and Regulatory Framework Equality [page 14] “The Government is committed to promoting equality in all aspects of Irish society. The statutory-based Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission works towards the elimination of discrimination and the promotion of equal opportunities. It is tasked with providing information and advice to persons who consider themselves…

Foreword [page 5] “I believe that the protection of human rights and the promotion of economic growth, trade and investment should be complementary and mutually reinforcing” Section 3: Actions I. Key commitments to ensure policy coherence across government [page 17] “Ensure coherence between Ireland’s new Trading Strategy: ‘Ireland Connected: Trading and Investing in a Dynamic World’ ,…

Section 2: Current legislative and Regulatory Framework  Supply Chain [page 15] “The Government supports the proposal by the European Commission for an EU Council Regulation which provides for the establishment of an EU-wide system for supply chain due diligence of responsible importers of tin, tantalum and tungsten, their ores, and gold originating in conflict-affected and high-risk…

Section 1: International Context and Domestic Consultative Process Other international initiatives [page 11] “The International Labour Organisation (ILO) Tripartite Declaration on Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy provides direct guidance to enterprises on social policy and inclusive, responsible and sustainable workplace practices.” Section 2: Current legislative and Regulatory Framework Anti-trafficking [page 14] “In October 2016, the Government…

Section 2: Current legislative and Regulatory Framework Equality [page 14] “The Government is committed to promoting equality in all aspects of Irish society. The statutory-based Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission works towards the elimination of discrimination and the promotion of equal opportunities. It is tasked with providing information and advice to persons who consider themselves…

Section 2: Current legislative and Regulatory Framework Anti-trafficking [page 14] “Combatting human trafficking is an important and fundamental part of the business and human rights agenda. The Government is committed to ensuring that people are not exploited or forced to work against their will either in Ireland or by Irish companies operating overseas. In October…

Annex 1 – List of additional and ongoing actions to be carried out across Government Trade and Investment [page 21] “19. Ensure awareness of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) performance standards among state owned companies that invest in or manage projects, outside of OECD high income countries, which exceed the euro equivalent of US$10 million.”

Section 2: Current legislative and Regulatory Framework Supply chain [page 15] “The Government supports the proposal by the European Commission for an EU Council Regulation which provides for the establishment of an EU-wide system for supply chain due diligence of responsible importers of tin, tantalum and tungsten, their ores, and gold originating in conflict-affected and…

Section 2: Current legislative and Regulatory Framework Anti-Corruption [page 13] “In recent years, United Nations and regional organisations have increasingly recognised the negative impacts of corruption on the enjoyment of human rights. Moreover, the treaty bodies and special procedures of the united Nations human rights system have regularly identified corruption as a critical factor contributing…

Section 1: International Context and Domestic Consultative Process Other international initiatives [page 10] “The Recommendation elaborates on access to judicial remedy, drawing on Council of Europe expertise and legal standards and puts special emphasis on the additional protection needs of … children …” Section 3: Actions – Initial priorities for the Business and Human Rights Implementation…

Pillar 1: The State Duty to Protect Human Rights Strand 1: Training in the Field of Business and Human Rights Action Point 1.3 (pages 30-31) The Ministry of Labour will: Train businesses (guilds, confederations, associations and SMEs), unions and civil servants on business and human rights, emphasising labour rights. Strand 3: Inclusion and Non-Discrimination Action…

2017-2020 NATIONAL ACTION PLAN Pillar I: The state’s duty to protect human rights 1. Employment and Occupation Equality [page 9] Ensuring equal treatment with respect to, among other things, undertaking and pursuing an economic or professional activity is governed by the Act on the Implementation of Certain Regulations of the European Union Regarding Equal Treatment….