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Swiss Council of States approves postulate on compensation for victims of business-related human rights abuses
"Access to Justice: the First Step", 26 Nov 2014
The Council of States today approved postulate 14.3663. This requires a report on access to remedy for victims of human rights violations by companies. The way is now open for the Federal Council to close a significant gap for victims of human rights violations. The Swiss Coalition for Corporate Justice (SCCJ) calls for a rapid and detailed clarification of the current situation and effective measures for Switzerland.