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The state duty to protect
- Author: United Nations
- Main Title: Frequently asked questions about the guiding principles on business and human rights , pp 19-24
- Publication Date: February 2015
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.18356/02c339a6-en
- Language: English French
The first pillar of the Guiding Principles addresses the State duty to protect. Its foundational principles affirm that, under existing international human rights law, States must protect against human rights abuses by private actors, including companies. This means States must prevent, investigate, punish and redress human rights abuses that take place in domestic business operations. They also stipulate that States should set clear expectations that companies domiciled in their territory and/or jurisdiction should respect human rights throughout their operations, that is, in every country and context in which they operate.
© United Nations
ISBN (PDF):
9789210568395
Book DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18356/79c110b0-en
Related Subject(s):
International Trade and Finance
Sustainable Development Goals:
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