Creating a Mediation and Complaints Institution for Responsible Business Behaviour (DK0018)
Overview
At-a-Glance
Action Plan: Denmark Action Plan 2012
Action Plan Cycle: 2012
Status:
Institutions
Lead Institution: Danish Business Agency
Support Institution(s): NA
Policy Areas
Human Rights, Legislation, Private SectorIRM Review
IRM Report: Denmark IRM Progress Report 2012-2013
Early Results: No IRM Data
Design i
Verifiable: Yes
Relevant to OGP Values: Yes
Ambition (see definition): High
Implementation i
Description
The Danish government will propose legislation for creating a mediation and complaints institution for responsible business behaviour where issues regarding Danish companies’ violation of international principles for social responsibilities, including human rights, can be investigated. The mediation and complaints institution shall comply with the UN recommendations on human rights and business, and with OECD’s guidelines on multi-national enterprises.