THEMATIC PRIORITIES AND OBJECTIVES Theme Objective Focus Issues and Indicators of Success Abolition of the death penalty Human rights compliant alternatives to the death penalty are promoted (ADP): to policy makers, civil society, media and the public. The UK strongly believes, as a Legislative, procedural, constitutional or policy amendments leading to a matter of principle, that the death To contribute to the reduction in the number of offences to which the death penalty applies, penalty should never be considered worldwide abolition of the or the number of sentences imposed. an acceptable criminal punishment, penalty and is committed to its universal Greater adherence to international standards and principles in relation to abolition. See our for more policy the death penalty, including signature of relevant international information. instruments. State duty to protect: promote international uptake and awareness of the UNGPs support the development of national implementation plans of the Business & Human Rights (BHR): UNGPs Business investment, economic work with states to help them meet their human rights obligations with growth, development, human rights respect to business and the rule of law should be Increased State and complementary and mutually corporate understanding Access to an effective remedy: reinforcing. Businesses operating in and implementation of the assist states wishing to develop their human rights protection compliance with international human UN Guiding Principles mechanisms and reduce barriers to remedy within their jurisdiction rights standards benefit directly from (UNGPs) on Business support civil society efforts to access an effective remedy, and sustainable market conditions, as do and Human Rights promote the protection of BHR human rights defenders host communities. support business efforts to provide, adopt or participate in effective (aka the grievance mechanisms. “Ruggie The government’s commitment to principles” or the Protect, supporting UK businesses Respect, Remedy Corporate respect for human rights: internationally is consistent with our Framework) increase businesses’ awareness of the importance of respecting determination to put human rights at human rights throughout business operations the core of our foreign policy. See develop models and examples of best practice to demonstrate benefit the on Business and Human Rights. of respect for human rights improve business understanding of the importance of the Ruggie Principles, leading to better business practice and new or improved relationships between business, governments and civil society.
THEMATIC PRIORITIES AND OBJECTIVES Theme Objective Focus Issues and Indicators of Success Abolition of the death penalty (ADP): The UK strongly believes, as a matter of principle, that the death penalty should never be considered an acceptable criminal punishment, and is committed to its universal abolition. See our for more policy information. To contribute to the worldwide abolition of the penalty Human rights compliant alternatives to the death penalty are promoted to policy makers, civil society, media and the public. Legislative, procedural, constitutional or policy amendments leading to a reduction in the number of offences to which the death penalty applies, or the number of sentences imposed. Greater adherence to international standards and principles in relation to the death penalty, including signature of relevant international instruments. Business & Human Rights (BHR): Business investment, economic growth, development, human rights and the rule of law should be complementary and mutually reinforcing. Businesses operating in compliance with international human rights standards benefit directly from sustainable market conditions, as do host communities. The government’s commitment to supporting UK businesses internationally is consistent with our determination to put human rights at the core of our foreign policy. See the on Business and Human Rights. Increased State and corporate understanding and implementation of the UN Guiding Principles (UNGPs) on Business and Human Rights (aka the “Ruggie principles” or the Protect, Respect, Remedy Framework) State duty to protect: promote international uptake and awareness of the UNGPs support the development of national implementation plans of the UNGPs work with states to help them meet their human rights obligations with respect to business Access to an effective remedy: assist states wishing to develop their human rights protection mechanisms and reduce barriers to remedy within their jurisdiction support civil society efforts to access an effective remedy, and promote the protection of BHR human rights defenders support business efforts to provide, adopt or participate in effective grievance mechanisms. Corporate respect for human rights: increase businesses’ awareness of the importance of respecting human rights throughout business operations develop models and examples of best practice to demonstrate benefit of respect for human rights improve business understanding of the importance of the Ruggie Principles, leading to better business practice and new or improved relationships between business, governments and civil society.