This report reviews current risks and violations in Pakistan’s textile and garment factories and assesses several current initiatives in the industry that include safety aspects, analysing their commitments and performance. …
Chief Minister Punjab granted approval for exempting factories from inspection through a directive on September 2. The inspection of factories by labour officials has been suspended, according to the government’s …
In November, Saeeda Khatoon flew to Europe to seek justice for the death of her son and 257 others, in the Baldia factory inferno of 2012. With the support of …
Das Unternehmen aus Bönen lässt unter anderem in Karachi (Pakistan) produzieren. 2012 hatte es dort in der Fabrik von Ali Enterprises ein verheerendes Feuer gegeben. 259 Arbeiter kamen ums Leben. …
Der KiK-Fall, der heute vor dem LG Dortmund verhandelt wird (AZ O 95/15), könnte eine ganze Industrie umkrempeln. Wahrscheinlich wird das nicht passieren, da die Ansprüche verjährt sein könnten. Die Argumentation der …
The Regional Court in Dortmund will not investigate the facts in the case against the German textile retailer KiK. The proceedings were initiated by four Pakistani plaintiffs who were affected by …
CASE: Ali Enterprises Factory Fire Affectees Assoc. v. RINA S.p.A. NCPs involved: Italian NCP COUNTRY OF OPERATIONS: Pakistan DATE: 11 September 2018 STATUS: Filed ISSUES: Wrongful certification (RINA S.p.A.) of …
Commentary: Jurisdiction, access to remedy in business and human rights cases, and the corporate structure: A tale of two cases
This note introduces two cases, both concerned with liability under a duty of care of parent companies, the obligation of ‘due diligence’ in supply chain operations and the obstacles presented …