Achieving Access to Justice in a Business and Human Rights Context, An Assessment of Litigation and Regulatory Responses in European Civil-Law Countries, An Assessment of Litigation and Regulatory Responses in European Civil-Law Countries

Author

Rouas, Virginie

Year

2022

Publisher

University of London Press

Language

English

Pages

ISBN

978-1-91150-718-5

Link

Last Update

12-Oct-2025

Keywords

Law ; sustainability-discipline ; Environmental Studies ; Public Policy & Administration ; History

Description

Following World War II, multinational enterprises (MNEs) emerged as the main actors of economic globalization.¹ The rapid growth of foreign investments, and the adoption of international legal rules that encourage international trade, allowed MNEs, based mainly in Western countries, to develop their activities throughout the rest of the world. As a result, they now dominate economic activity across the world and operate in all sectors.² MNEs can contribute to economic prosperity and social development in the countries where they operate. However, their activities may also directly or indirectly cause, or benefit from, harm to humans and the environment.³ Following a...