In recent years, the field of business and human rights has witnessed a shift from soft law to hard law, which has been taking place as a number of states have been intensifying their efforts to comply with their duty to protect human rights. Some states have adopted legislation on human rights...

Over the last decade, significant legal developments seeking to implement the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) have taken place at the domestic, regional, and international level. In particular, various types of laws have been developed in that respect. Some...