Canada mining firm accused of slavery abroad can be sued at home, supreme court rules

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Case brought by three Eritreans against Nevsun Resources can continue as companies operating overseas face new legal risk

A Vancouver-based mining company can be sued in Canada for alleged human rights abuses overseas including allegations of modern slavery, Canada’s supreme court has ruled.

 

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chloebrown_RS could be interesting for you to note.

Tbf, this decision only says the courts of Canada are an appropriate forum to hear the case. This is by no means new law. And merits are years away from being decided.

2:15 AM · 29 февр. 2020 г.·Echobox Social

Ah why is slavery still happening. This is horrendous.

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