Corporate abuse law moves a step closer

Draft EU legislation to hold companies responsible for human rights abuses in their supply chains moved closer to becoming law in January after key votes by members of the European Parliament.

The new law would hold businesses responsible for harm caused to people and the environment and crucially provide compensation for victims. The votes followed briefings by

Christian Aid and other NGOs with Irish MEPs in Brussels.

As part of efforts to demonstrate the need for this law, Christian Aid works with partners in Colombia to highlight the devastating impact of the Cerrejón coal mine on local communities and the environment, as well as exposing continued purchase of Cerrejón coal. Christian Aid is also campaigning as part of the Irish Coalition for Business and Human Rights for the Irish government to introduce a national corporate accountability law.

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