The Corporate Justice Coalition welcomes Government announcement of mandatory human rights due diligence law

The UK Government’s announcement of plans to introduce mandatory human rights due diligence legislation marks an important step towards holding businesses accountable for human rights abuses and exploitation in their supply chains.

However, legislation must go further. It must ensure meaningful access to justice for affected workers and communities, include environmental protections, cover a broader range of businesses and extend due diligence obligations to the public sector.

Corporate accountability must be more than a commitment. It must be backed by effective legislation, enforcement and access to remedy.

ACTSA has joined the Corporate Justice Coalition and fellow civil society organisations in welcoming this announcement while calling for comprehensive legislation that puts people and the planet first.

Read the full joint statement and our collective recommendations here.