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The Governance Gap: Extractive Industries and Human Rights

Event Details

Time: 17:30-19:00

Venue: British Institute of International and Comparative Law, Charles Clore House, 17 Russell Square, London WC1B 5JP


Background

Extractive industries claim to bring considerable benefits to a host state and are usually located there for very long periods. Yet some of these states have weak governance and will not or cannot protect against human rights violations. This seminar explores the governance gap with respect to the potential human rights impacts of transnational extractive corporations operating in weak governance zones. It considers the role of the home state and extends the application of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. The speakers bring a range of expertise, including experience on the ground.

Penelope Simons and Audrey Macklin are the authors of a new book The Governance Gap: Extractive Industries, Human Rights and the Home State Advantage (Routledge, 2014) (discount code: FLR40)

Participants

Speakers

  • Professor Audrey Macklin, University of Toronto, Canada
  • Richard Morgan, Head of Government Relations, AngloAmerican
  • Assoc Professor Penelope Simons, University of Ottawa, Canada
  • Dr Jennifer Zerk, Consultant on Corporate Social Responsibility

Chair

  • Professor Robert McCorquodale, Institute Director, BIICL

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Event convened by Professor Robert McCorquodale, Institute Director, BIICL


CPD points

This event is accredited with 1.5 CPD hours.


Pricing and Registration

BIICL Members:

  • Individual - £40
  • Full-time Academic - £25
  • Full-time Student - £15

Non-members:

  • Individual - £70
  • Full-time Academic - £45
  • Full-time Student - £25

N.B. The Academic rate also applies to staff of government and non-profit organisations.


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