A/HRC/36/43 (p) Ensure that victims of contemporary forms of slavery are not detained, prosecuted or punished for crimes they have committed as a result of being subjected to such practices; develop guidance for police officers, prosecutors and judges on the implementation of the “non-punishment provision”; (q) Ensure that information about the number of successful convictions and sentences passed are published on a regular basis; (r) A compensation fund should be available for victims of contemporary forms of slavery to ensure they are able to successfully seek compensation against perpetrators in the absence of a criminal prosecution. 65. Regarding barriers in the context of global supply chains, the Special Rapporteur recommends that States: (a) Take all actions necessary to ensure the full and effective implementation of the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, including the third pillar on remedy; (b) Consider elaborating an international legally binding instrument to regulate, under international human rights law, the activities of transnational corporations and other business enterprises; (c) Provide oversight of all non-State grievance mechanisms, ensuring that they respect due process standards and uphold the rights of victims to have access to justice and remedy as established in international law. C. Recommendations to other stakeholders 66. United Nations agencies should support Member States, civil society organizations and other stakeholders to ensure the right to have access to justice, including through the development of relevant programmes by country teams and technical support to countries in developing robust legislation and policies. 67. Business stakeholders should take all steps necessary to ensure full compliance with the Guiding Principles, including the third pillar on remedy. 68. Business stakeholders should refrain from the use of private grievance mechanisms that violate the rights of victims of contemporary slavery to justice and remedy. 20

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