IBA Annual Conference Rome 2018
7 Oct - 12 Oct 2018
Session Room L, Level -1
Session information
Legislative developments in the business human rights arena: don’t miss the legal consequences
Monday 8 October (1115 - 1230)
Session Room L, Level -1
Committee(s)
Business Human Rights Committee
(Lead)
Description
To date, countries or regional organisations like the European Union have been increasingly adopting regulation in the business human rights arena. This ranges from reporting requirements to obligatory human rights due diligence. This session will explore the legislative initiatives around the world and identify the legal consequences attached to them. As many lawyers are still unaware of these consequences, this session is indispensable regarding bringing them up to speed.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Martijn Scheltema | Pels Rijcken, The Hague, Netherlands; Co-Chair, Business Human Rights Committee |
Speakers
| Elise Groulx Diggs | 9 Bedford Row Chambers, Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Vice Chair, Business Human Rights Committee |
| Kevin Hyland OBE | Santa Marta Group, London, England |
| Hon Melanie George Smith | State of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA |