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Professor Qi Yanping went to Hong Kong to attend the "Mainland Business" at City University of Hong Kong、Workshop on the Realization of Human Rights and Justice”
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     The Chinese and Comparative Law Research Center of the School of Law of City University of Hong Kong (CityU) and the International Association of Jurists jointly organized an event titled "Business in the Mainland from March 5 to 6、Realization of Human Bet365 app downloadRights and Justice" Workshop。Professor Qi Yanping from our college was invited to attend,And as the chairman of the sub-topic, he presided over the discussion of the "Relief for Labor Rights Infringements"。

     Judges from Mainland China and Hong Kong、Lawyer、Academics and NGO representatives attended the workshop,Discussed multiple legal issues in two days,Including existing legal remedies for corporate human rights violations、Anti-Discrimination Litigation、Protecting the human rights of the disabled、Judiciary independence、The need to establish a special environmental court、Lawyers’ autonomy、Legal aid available for application、The functions of trade unions and non-governmental organizations and the scope of public interest litigation, etc.。Participants also discussed issues such as how victims of human rights violations by companies in the Mainland should overcome difficulties。

     Dr. Carlos Lopez, senior legal advisor of the International Association of Jurists, said when introducing the background of the workshop: "Everywhere in the world is paying close attention to the human rights responsibilities of enterprises。Currently working at the United Nations led by Professor John Ruggie,Exactly reflects this。The International Association of Jurists is also conducting a series of studies and workshops on different countries,Want to have a deeper understanding of the difficulties bet365 live casino and sports bettingfaced by victims of corporate human rights abuses in seeking legal justice。This meeting is part of a larger research project,Aims to set steps for global legal and policy reform。》

     China has implemented new laws in recent years to protect the human rights and labor rights of people (including workers),And reduce environmental pollution caused by economic activities。Although the mainland’s legal framework continues to improve,However, victims still have to face many difficulties in seeking legal compensation from companies。China’s economy continues to develop,There is a greater need for legal reforms in many aspects,To ensure that the business community will not harm people’s rights in the socialist free economic market environment。

     Professor Wang Guiguo, Dean of CityU Law School pointed out,The School of Law and the Chinese and Comparative Law Research Center provide legal training for Chinese judges,And provide a platform to discuss legal reform from a comparative perspective,Making important contributions to China’s legal modernization。He said: "This workshop reflects that the School of Law has always been actively cooperating with the Chinese legal profession,Work hard to establish a society ruled by law。The School of Law can make a useful contribution to important projects such as this,We are deeply pleased。》

     The first two sessions of the workshop discussed Bet365 lotto reviewthe business sector、Background issues such as human rights and legal remedies,Then focus on human rights violations、How to obtain judicial services and the challenges faced in specific situations such as violations of labor rights and environmental protection。The workshop concluded with a discussion of feasible plans and suggestions for reform。

     Dr. Surya Deva, associate professor of the School of Law who coordinated the workshop, prepared a detailed report on the theme of the workshop for the International Association of Jurists。He said: "China's policy,Including business and human rights areas,Both will affect the world。Because China is one of the huge economic systems,Whether companies operating in China or investing and operating in foreign countries implement human rights、Labor Rights and Environmental Responsibility,Both are extremely important。》

――Reprinted from the City University of Hong Kong website

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