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Whistleblowers as Defenders of Human Rights: The Whistleblower Protection Act in Japan

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In October 2020, the Government of Japan formulated a National Action Plan (NAP) on Business and Human Rights in response to the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and ensuing greater international awareness of violations of human rights by corporations.1 In the NAP, the government of Japan stated that on the basis of the UNGPs, it expects companies to (i) formulate human rights policies, (ii) conduct due diligence with respect to human rights, and (iii) establish grievance mechanisms.2 In order to achieve these goals, businesses need to understand whether and how they are violating human rights and prepare appropriate solutions. Whistleblowers play a crucial role in this process.

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  • Iwasaki, Masaki, 2023. "Whistleblowers as Defenders of Human Rights: The Whistleblower Protection Act in Japan," Business and Human Rights Journal, Cambridge University Press, vol. 8(1), pages 103-109, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:buhurj:v:8:y:2023:i:1:p:103-109_8
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