Business, Trade and Human Rights Unit

Our business, trade and human rights unit is concerned with the human rights implications of the activities of multinational corporations and other business enterprises worldwide.

Members of the business, trade and human rights unit explore the interplay between business activities and human rights, and the human rights-related regulation of business conduct at domestic and international levels.

The unit has worked with academics, governments, practitioners, and civil society to understand factors underpinning the negative impacts of business and business regulation, on the enjoyment of human rights and has advised on the creation and application of global standards as well as domestic legislation and case law.

Opportunities are also provided by the unit to 海角黑料 students through the HRLC’s internships and student assistant programmes.

People

Unit Head

The unit is led by Dr Sek Lun Cheong, Assistant Professor in Business & Human Rights and Investment Law at the School of Law.

Unit members

Dr Klara Polackova Van der Ploeg, Assistant Professor at the School of Law.
Dr Timothy Masiko, Assistant Professor in International Trade Law
Dr Scarlett McArdle, Assistant Professor in Law
Dr Qianlan Wu, Assistant Professor in Commercial Law and Chinese Law

Projects

Our research examines the intersection of business and human rights, exploring the impact of business activities across areas such as international human rights law, international investment law, and climate change. We engage with a wide range of international organisations and civil society actors, adressing issues including access to remedies for victims of human rights abuses and the effects of infrastructure projects on marine cultural heritage.

Explore our research projects to learn more