Webinar Series: Business and Human Rights Developments in Southern Europe

Various jurisdictions across the world have adopted National Action Plans in Business and Human Rights and have enacted legislations or are discussing legislative initiatives to regulate companies and prevent adverse human rights and environmental impacts. These developments raise important questions about the adequacy of existing norms and their ability to drive change towards responsible business practices. Whilst much of the focus so far has been on a small number of countries seen as ‘big players’, less attention has turned to jurisdictions in Southern Europe in which important developments are currently occurring. The aim of this webinar series was to gather scholars, legal practitioners, companies, civil society, government representatives, policy advisers, investors, insurers, and other relevant stakeholders from Southern European jurisdictions in order to provide insights into the current regulatory landscape, and the lessons that can be learned from other jurisdictions. The webinar series was jointly organised by Nova School of Law and the British Institute of International and Comparative Law.