Sentences with phrase «iba practical guide»
On 28 May 2016, the IBA Council, the organisation's governing body, voted unanimously to adopt the IBA Practical Guide on Business and Human Rights...
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The International Bar Association (IBA) has voted unanimously to adopt the IBA Practical Guide on Business and Human Rights for Business Lawyers.
In a climate where public demand for businesses to operate responsibly is growing and clients» demands for understanding the relevance and applicability of human rights principles and legislation to their business operations increase, the IBA Practical Guide is designed to help business lawyers around the world fulfil these demands.
John Ruggie, the author of the UNGPs, commented, «The IBA Practical Guide is a hugely important step for respecting human rights worldwide, given the influence many lawyers have with Boards and CEOs.
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In this novel context, the IBA's Practical Guide is especially timely and valuable.»
IBA President David W Rivkin commented: «The IBA's adoption of the Practical Guide enables lawyers around the world to understand how best they can serve their clients in this new era and meet the responsibilities of their own firms themselves.