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* 1. Total years of practice since admission:

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* 2. Are you familiar with one or more of the standards listed?  If so, how would you rate your knowledge? In your answer, consider in what context you have knowledge of each these standards.

  Unaware of the standard Aware - little knowledge Aware - Average knowleage Aware - in-depth knowledge 
UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (“Ruggie Principles”)
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights with its two Optional Protocols
The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
The ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
The United Nations Global Compact
The Global Reporting Initiative
Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The ISO Guidance on Social Responsibility
Equator Principles

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* 3. Have you ever received a brief on issues related to the negative impact of corporations on human rights from a law firm, a corporate client, non-business client, government, etc..?

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* 4. If you answered 'Yes' to Q3, please state if the clients were National or International?

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* 5. Are there any barristers in your chambers with expertise and who provide advice on the impact of corporations on human rights?

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* 6. Do your chambers/bar association have a policy commitment to respect human rights?

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* 7. If you answered 'Yes' to Q6:

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* 8. Has your chambers/bar association implemented or considered implementing due diligence processes to identify and assess its own potential human rights impacts, through either any of the following:

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* 9. Does your bar association/council actively promote the protection of human rights in a business context?

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* 10. Have you ever been briefed to investigate and advise on alleged human rights abuses occurring within a corporate client’s company or one of its subsidiaries or affiliates?

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* 11. If you answered 'Yes' to Q10, were you prepared to accept this instruction?

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* 12. Does your legal insurance cover for advice such as on human rights? i.e. where client may be abiding by the law but not by international human rights standards

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* 13. Do you consider there to be a conflict between professional responsibility and advising on business & human rights issues?

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* 14. In the event that your clients have been, or may become involved, in potential human rights violations, do you believe that they have the ability to discuss such matters in confidence with you?

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* 15. If you answered 'Yes' to Q14, Please expand on your answer

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