IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023
29 Oct - 3 Nov 2023
Rooms 362-363, Level 3
Session information
A force to be reckoned with: new legal and political developments making forced labour a key risk across industries and regions
Thursday 2 November (1430 - 1545)
Rooms 362-363, Level 3
Committee(s)
Business Human Rights Committee
(Lead)
Capital Markets Forum
International Commerce and Distribution Committee
International Trade and Customs Law Committee
Description
This session will explore how increased enforcement of anti-forced labour laws, the emergence of new supply chain transparency, due diligence and trade laws, and heightened inquiries from customers and other business partners, are making anti-forced labour compliance a priority for a broad range of companies. This panel will examine the recent enforcement trends, the role played by investors, banks, NGOs, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders.
The discussion will also focus on the recent amendments to the OECD Guidelines for multinational enterprises on responsible business conduct, with a particular focus on their impact on the prevention of human trafficking and forced labour risks.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Daniel D'Ambrosio | Kirkland Ellis, London, England |
| Maria Pia Sacco | Pillar Two Pty Ltd, Modena, Italy; Special Projects Officer, Business Human Rights Committee |
Speakers
| Dure Sameen Akhund | Centre of Excellence in Responsible Business, Karachi, Pakistan |
| Nicolas Hachez | Head of Access to Remedy, OECD Centre for Responsi, Paris, France |
| Nathan Lankford | Miller & Chevalier Chartered, Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Member, Business Human Rights Committee Advisory Board |
| Elsa Savourey | Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, France |