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effectiveness of such mechanisms when addressing business-related human rights abuses,
including in cross-border cases,
Recalling that States should provide effective and appropriate non-judicial grievance
mechanisms as part of a comprehensive State-based system of remedy for business-related
human rights abuses, and that such mechanisms play an essential role in complementing
and supplementing judicial mechanisms,
Recognizing that addressing legal and practical barriers to accountability and remedy
for victims of business-related abuse requires concerted and comprehensive efforts from all
States, including, as appropriate, the development of legislative and regulatory frameworks,
improvements in the functioning of judicial mechanisms, law enforcement, the
development of policy and of practice, transparency and closer international cooperation,
including in cross-border cases,
Recognizing also the positive and valuable role played by civil society, including
non-governmental organizations, in the promotion and protection of human rights,
including in the context of corporate activity and when seeking accountability and assisting
victims in their access to effective remedies in cases of business-related human rights
abuses, and reaffirming that States are under the obligation to protect all human rights and
the fundamental freedoms of all persons,
Recognizing further the important role of national human rights institutions in
supporting activities to improve accountability and access to remedy for victims of
business-related human rights abuses, including through the effective implementation of the
Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights,
Recalling that business enterprises should comply with national laws and with the
requirements of judicial processes, address any adverse human rights impact they cause or
contribute to, and not engage in any actions that might weaken the integrity of judicial
processes,
Recognizing the shared interest of business, States and civil society in an
environment that is pluralistic and non-discriminatory, upholding the rule of law and
promoting transparency, and that responsible business enterprises benefit from and often
depend upon legal certainty, transparency and predictability, and fair and effective domestic
judicial mechanisms,
1.
Welcomes the work of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human
Rights on improving accountability and access to remedy for victims of business-related
human rights abuse, and notes with appreciation his report on improving accountability and
access to judicial remedy for business-related human rights abuse;1
2.
Recognizes that the effective implementation of the Guiding Principles on
Business and Human Rights includes implementation of the access to remedy pillar, and
encourages all States to take appropriate steps to improve corporate accountability and
access to remedy for victims of business-related human rights abuses;
3.
Also recognizes that enhancing dialogue and cooperation among all
stakeholders, and creating and maintaining an enabling environment for civil society,
including non-governmental organizations and those engaged in the promotion and
protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, contribute to improving
accountability and access to remedy for victims of business-related human rights abuses, as
reflected in the Guiding Principles, including the access to remedy pillar;
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