Activities of Antoni COMÍN I OLIVERES related to 2023/2108(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION 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 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Council to adopt an ambitious mandate for the Commission to fully engage in the negotiations on the UN legally binding instrument on TNCs and human rights (LBI), in accordance with the objectives stipulated by UN Human Rights Council Resolution 26/9 of 14 July 2014, which mandates those negotiations, and consolidate the reputation of the EU as an international advocate for human and environmental rights; notes that the Member States should otherwise engage in the process individually;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines that such an LBI, to effectively protect victims and guarantee access to justice, must include, among other things, free, prior and informed consent for activities developed in indigenous territories, meaningful consultation and participation of affected individuals and communities in decision- making processes related to business activities that may affect their lives and livelihoods, the right to say no, the reversal of the burden of proof, mechanisms to assure extraterritorial jurisdiction, international cooperation obligations to enforce foreign judgments, the right to information and the right to full reparation.
Amendment 37 #
5a. Stresses that the LBI Instrument should ensure a strong social justice dimension and promote transparency by requiring businesses to disclose relevant information about their operations, impacts on human rights, and measures taken to address them;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Underlines the need to push for the establishment of adequate mechanisms for monitoring, oversight, and implementation of the LBI, including national focal points, reporting requirements, and periodic reviews to ensure compliance;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Highlights the need to define clear obligations for businesses in relation to the eradication of child labour and forced labour from their supply chains and operations;