Activities of Isabel SANTOS related to 2023/2108(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on shaping the EU’s position on the UN binding instrument on business and human rights, in particular on access to remedy and the protection of victims
Amendments (5)
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas victims of corporate abuse, such as child labour and other forms of labour exploitation, pollution and environmental degradation, land displacement or violations of trade union’s rights as representatives of worker’s, face multiple and overlapping obstacles to accessing remedies; whereas impunity for human rights abuses by transnational corporations remains largely unaddressed in the absence of a robust and comprehensive regulatory framework and alignment at global and regional level;
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that corporate social responsibility solely on a voluntary basis risks creating market distortions and unfair competition for the enterprises that choose to comply with international standards or that are subject to national or regional obligations; recognises that although some progress has been achieved, voluntary approaches have so far not lead to the elimination of human rights violations in the context of business operations; welcomes, therefore, the current shift in terms of normative developments from soft-law initiatives towards binding standards;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes, with concern, that many procedural, substantive and practical barriers persist regarding access to justice for victims, including difficulties in identifying the competent court, barriers related to jurisdictional standards, short statutory limitation periods, excessive evidentiary burdens, limited liability owing to the corporate veil, access to legal representation and information, prohibitive costs of representation abroad, as well as other inequalities between claimants and defendants; notes with concern cases of victims facing intimidation or violence from the businesses involved in response to seeking justice;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. SOnce again reiterates its strongly supports for the work being carried out in the UN through the OEIGWG to develop the instrument; expresses its appreciation for the work of the successive Chairs from Ecuador in steering this complex endeavour and welcomes the supportive role of the ’Friends of the Chair’ group;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission, the European External Action Service and the Member States to engage proactively with all partner states and prioritise the topic in their dialogues with non-EU countries and regional organisations, including in the human rights dialogues; calls on the EU to promote as well the development of non-judicial mechanisms, such as ombudsman offices or national contact points, to provide accessible and efficient remedies for victims; further calls on the EU to advocate for robust whistle-blower protection legislation to safeguard individuals who expose corporate human rights abuses worldwide;