A US Executive Order authorizes blocking property and the EU freezes assets of 18 individuals.
In response to the political crisis in Ukraine, the United States and the European Union have initiated a series of...more
Earlier this year, the International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed that Iran had met its initial obligations under the Joint Plan of Action (Joint Plan) with the “P5+1” (the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Russia,...more
Iran’s suspension of sensitive nuclear activities triggers temporary relaxation of certain sanctions, but most restrictions and an aggressive enforcement climate remain in place.
On January 20, 2014, the International...more
Introduction -
The requirement that businesses take steps to ensure respect for human rights is no longer simply a matter of good governance and “soft” law. Companies involved in international businesses must comply...more
An overview of recent developments in UK law regarding business and human rights -
The UK government has launched a new action plan on business and human rights that is designed to implement the UN’s Guiding Principles...more
A recent report published by African Development Bank Group has confirmed that Africa is now the world’s fastest growing economy, with around one third of its countries experiencing annual growth of over six percent. The...more
10/8/2013