UNISON demands human rights due diligence law for supply chains

UNISON is stepping up its campaign for a new UK law that would hold companies to account when they fail to prevent human rights abuses and environmental damage in their business.
The ‘failure to prevent’ law would mandate both companies and the public sector to undertake human rights due diligence (HRDD) across their supply chains.
If a company fails to act and abuses go unchecked, it could be held liable in court. This would increase protection for workers, communities, human rights