Trade in minerals and human rights:towards responsible sourcing of minerals from conflict areas in Europe (Regulation (EU) 2017/821)

  1. Nerea Magallón Elósegui
Revista:
SYbIL: Spanish yearbook of international law

ISSN: 0928-0634

Ano de publicación: 2020

Número: 24

Páxinas: 155-179

Tipo: Artigo

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Resumo

Regulation 2017/821 laying down supply chain due diligence obligations for importers in the European Union establishes a common System of obligations that entail minimum standards of responsible sourcing hitherto unknown in Europe. It represents a positive trend in the strengthening of due diligence practices and respect for human rights by European companies when exercising cross-border activities. This paper provides an analysis of its application in order to highlight its possible strengths and weaknesses before it is finally implemented.