4 Amendments of David MARTIN related to 2018/2107(INI)
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the acknowledgement of the need to enhance transparency and accountability by the participation of civil society in monitoring the effective implementation of human rights commitments set out in international conventions; calls on the Commission to consider establishing joint oversight commissions or domestic advisory groups with the participation of local civil society and trade union representatives; in this respect, recalls the importance of a continued engagement with the relevant monitoring bodies established under the relevant conventions such as those of the ILO and the UN;
Amendment 60 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Supports more engagement with least developed countries under the Everything But Arms scheme with regard to preventing and addressing cases of serious and systematic violation of human rights; notes that the threat of withdrawal of trade preferences may in itself not be a sufficient measure to promote real compliance with international human rights principles. ; stresses that the withdrawal of trade preferences should be seen as a last resort measure; in particular, considers that preferences should be withdrawn when the EBA beneficiary lacks a concrete willingness and necessary engagement to address the serious shortcomings in the effective implementation of the GSP conventions;
Amendment 65 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Acknowledges that GSP+ plays an important role in promoting international labour rights, human rights, good governance and environmental protection standards in its beneficiary countries not only by offering incentives to comply with these standards but also by establishing a platform for regular dialogue in the areas covered by the conventions and promoting engagement in substantive reforms;
Amendment 69 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Calls for a structured monitoring mechanism to ensure compliance with relevant GSP conventions applying also to the GSP general arrangement and EBA;