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MEPs agree due diligence obligations on human rights and environmental harm

Published on: 11 March 2021
Published by LNB News

LNB News 11/03/2021

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Issue Date: 11 March 2021

Published Date: 11 March 2021

Jurisdiction(s): European Union and World

Article summary

The European Parliament has adopted a legislative initiative report which requires companies operating in the EU internal market to identify and remedy their impact on human rights and the environment. It has also agreed on the imposition of sanctions for non-compliance and a ban on the import of products linked to severe human rights violations, as well as the provision of legal support for third-country victims of corporations.

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