The process of globalization and other global developments over the past decades have seen non-state actors such as transnational corporations and other business play an increasingly important role both internationally, but also at the national and local levels. The growing reach and impact of business enterprises have given rise to a debate about the roles and responsibilities of such actors with regard to human rights.
International human rights standards have traditionally been the responsibility of governments, aimed at regulating relations between the State and individuals and groups. But with the increased role of corporate actors, nationally and internationally, the issue of business’ impact on the enjoyment of human rights has been placed on the agenda of the United Nations. Over the past decade, the United Nations human rights machinery has been considering the scope of business’ human rights responsibilities and exploring ways for corporate actors to be accountable for the impact of their activities on human rights. As a result of this process, there is now greater clarity about the respective roles and responsibilities of governments and business with regard to protection and respect for human rights.
The aim of the moot court competition is to make law students aware about this developing area of law and understand the core issues guiding it. The moot problem is to be drafted as a case study revolving around issues of business and human rights.
International human rights standards have traditionally been the responsibility of governments, aimed at regulating relations between the State and individuals and groups. But with the increased role of corporate actors, nationally and internationally, the issue of business’ impact on the enjoyment of human rights has been placed on the agenda of the United Nations. Over the past decade, the United Nations human rights machinery has been considering the scope of business’ human rights responsibilities and exploring ways for corporate actors to be accountable for the impact of their activities on human rights. As a result of this process, there is now greater clarity about the respective roles and responsibilities of governments and business with regard to protection and respect for human rights.
The aim of the moot court competition is to make law students aware about this developing area of law and understand the core issues guiding it. The moot problem is to be drafted as a case study revolving around issues of business and human rights.
DRAFTING COMMITTEE
ROBERT C. THOMPSON
Former Partner and Head of Environmental Law Practice, Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP
PROF. ANTHONY S. WINER
Professor, Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Former Partner and Head of Environmental Law Practice, Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP
PROF. ANTHONY S. WINER
Professor, Mitchell Hamline School of Law
IMPORTANT DATES
07 September 2018 | Release of Moot Problem
22 December 2018 | Deadline for Team Registration
14 January 2018 | Last date for submitting clarifications on moot problem
31 January 2018 | Release of clarifications on moot problem
17 February 2018 | Last date for submission of memorials
March-April 2018 | Regional Qualification Rounds
12-14 July 2018 | NILS Business & Human Rights Moot Court Competition World Rounds
22 December 2018 | Deadline for Team Registration
14 January 2018 | Last date for submitting clarifications on moot problem
31 January 2018 | Release of clarifications on moot problem
17 February 2018 | Last date for submission of memorials
March-April 2018 | Regional Qualification Rounds
12-14 July 2018 | NILS Business & Human Rights Moot Court Competition World Rounds
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
| NILS BHR Moot 2019 Rules |
| NILS BHR Moot 2019 Case Study |
CONTACT
Almas Shaikh | Vice President (Competitions)
vp-competitions@nilsinternational.org
General Enquiries: bhrmoot@nilsinternational.org
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General Enquiries: bhrmoot@nilsinternational.org
