A/HRC/30/35
Contents
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I.
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................
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II.
Activities of the mandate ..................................................................................................................
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III.
Enforcing State and business accountability for ending contemporary forms
of slavery in supply chains ..............................................................................................................
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IV.
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International and regional normative framework for the duty of States
to protect the right not to be subjected to slavery and slavery-like practices ...........................
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Causes and prevalence of contemporary forms of slavery
in supply chains and examples of sectors at risk......................................................................
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Steps taken by States to comply with their duty to ensure business
accountability for ending contemporary forms of slavery in supply chains ............................
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International framework for the responsibility of businesses
to respect human rights ............................................................................................................
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Business and stakeholder initiatives to address contemporary forms
of slavery in supply chains ......................................................................................................
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Corporate legal liability and access to remedies in cases involving
contemporary forms of slavery in supply chains .....................................................................
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Some challenges and gaps to ensuring the accountability of States and businesses
for contemporary forms of slavery in supply chains ................................................................
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Conclusion and recommendations ...........................................................................................
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