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* In '''2016''' the German '''[https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/blob/610714/fb740510e8c2fa83dc507afad0b2d7ad/nap-wirtschaft-menschenrechte-engl-data.pdf National Action Plan for the implementation of the UNGPs]''' for 2016-2020 is published. The Green Party supports a motion calling for HRDD obligations and in 2017 the SPD includes HRDD in their electoral program.<ref name="BHRInLawGermany">http://www.bhrinlaw.org/key-developments/59-germany</ref> | * In '''2016''' the German '''[https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/blob/610714/fb740510e8c2fa83dc507afad0b2d7ad/nap-wirtschaft-menschenrechte-engl-data.pdf National Action Plan for the implementation of the UNGPs]''' for 2016-2020 is published. The Green Party supports a motion calling for HRDD obligations and in 2017 the SPD includes HRDD in their electoral program.<ref name="BHRInLawGermany">http://www.bhrinlaw.org/key-developments/59-germany</ref> | ||
* In '''2017''' the lower house of the Dutch parliament adopted the '''Child Labour Due Diligence Bill''', but it is yet to pass in the Senate. When it passes it will become legally binding on January 1 2020.<ref name="bhrinlaw-org2017">http://www.bhrinlaw.org/key-developments/66-netherlands</ref><ref name="csrandthelaw-com2017">https://www.csrandthelaw.com/2017/08/24/proposed-dutch-legislation-on-child-labor-due-diligence-what-you-need-to-know/</ref><ref name="mvoplatform">https://www.mvoplatform.nl/en/frequently-asked-questions-about-the-new-dutch-child-labour-due-diligence-law/</ref> | * In '''2017''' the lower house of the Dutch parliament adopted the '''Child Labour Due Diligence Bill''', but it is yet to pass in the Senate. When it passes it will become legally binding on January 1 2020.<ref name="bhrinlaw-org2017">http://www.bhrinlaw.org/key-developments/66-netherlands</ref><ref name="csrandthelaw-com2017">https://www.csrandthelaw.com/2017/08/24/proposed-dutch-legislation-on-child-labor-due-diligence-what-you-need-to-know/</ref><ref name="mvoplatform">https://www.mvoplatform.nl/en/frequently-asked-questions-about-the-new-dutch-child-labour-due-diligence-law/</ref> | ||
== Human rights due diligence == | |||
'''Human rights due diligence''' or '''HRDD''' means giving [[w:due diligence]] to the [[w:human rights]] aspects of your planned operation. | |||
{{Q|Due diligence is an investigation of a business or person prior to signing a contract, or an act with a certain [[w:standard of care]].|Wikipedia|[[w:due diligence]]}} | |||
== International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights == | == International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights == | ||