Business and Human Rights 2025

BELGIUM Law and Practice Contributed by: Chris Engels and Julie Devos Claeys & Engels

Netherlands

Brussels Belgium

Germany

Luxembourg

France

Contents 1. Introduction p.12 1.1 Business and Human Rights: A Summary p.12 2. Legal Framework p.12 2.1 International p.12 2.2 National and Regional p.13 3. Corporate Liability p.21 3.1 Criminal and Civil Corporate Liability p.21 3.2 Director and Officer Liability p.21 3.3 Parent Company Liability p.22 4. Enforcement and Litigation p.22 4.1 Enforcement Activities p.22 4.2 Case Law p.23 4.3 Grievance Mechanisms p.24 5. Business and Human Rights in Action p.27 5.1 Best Practices p.27

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