Private International Law, Human Rights and Global Supply Chains (Originaltitel)

The research project aims for the preparation of an English-language monograph devoted to the protection of human rights in global supply chains. Drawing upon the course that the project leader will deliver at the Hague Academy of International Law in the summer of 2026 (https://www.hagueacademy.nl), the monograph seeks to explore how human rights violations - particularly forced labour, child labour, and other forms of degrading working conditions, as well as environmental harm - can be more effectively prevented within complex, transnational supply chains, and how compliance with minimum human rights standards may be ensured. A particular focus will be placed on the role that private companies may play in this context. Should they be required to protect human rights in their supply chains? Should victims of human rights violations be able to claim damages before European courts? The monograph will analyse how the legal systems of various countries and the European Union address and answer these questions. In addition, it will critically assess recent developments, identify regulatory deficits and make suggestions for improvement.