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Article

5 May 2009

Author:
Global Witness

[PDF] Global Witness Submission to the Joint Committee on Human Rights’ Call for Evidence on Business and Human Rights

We identify the circumstances that need to be taken into account by UK-based companies that operate in conflict or high risk areas where there is an abundance of natural resources. The UK Government has failed to take action to prevent or deter abuses by UK companies operating in these areas, in particular in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). [refers to Afrimex, Amalgamated Metal Corporation, Anvil Mining, Deutsche Bank]