"South Bulletin - Business and Human Rights: Commencing discussions on a legally binding instrument", 23 Nov 2015

This double issue of the South Bulletin…publishes reports on the first meeting of the Human Rights Council’s Working Group on a legally binding instrument on TNCs and other business enterprises with respect to human rights…The reports in this Bulletin cover general overview, and the discussions on the scope of application of the instrument, the obligations of states and businesses, and standards for legal liability and building mechanisms for access to remedy. The opening speeches of the Chairperson and a Special Rapporteur are also included…