On 25-29th October 2021, governments will meet in Geneva to discuss the latest draft of the UN Binding Treaty on Business and Human Rights. This is a proposed treaty that seeks to hold corporations legally accountable for human rights violations.
The “free trade” regime has long been seen as an obstacle to the development of countries in the Global South. The benefits of free trade in the Global North too have come under scrutiny.
The UK Government has approved export licences for weapons to Israel used in militarised repression against Palestinians. This means that the UK is providing material support for Israel’s illegal use of force.
Updated September 2021