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October 22, 2019

Landmark UN report on tackling online hate using human rights law

A new UN report provides companies with a roadmap for tackling online hate according to basic principles of human rights law.
October 19, 2019

Reliance on information from banks hinders corruption investigations

Governments are failing to tackle international money laundering and tax fraud because police don’t have the tools to track down the owners of companies suspected of criminal activity, a new report by Transparency International claims.
May 20, 2019

Mozambique campaigners visit London to hold banks to account for loans scandal

The loans have caused an economic crisis in Mozambique with rising prices for basic necessities and falling government spending.
May 17, 2019

Indonesian government actively blocking efforts to reform palm oil industry

The Indonesian Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs has ordered palm oil companies not to share information regarding the palm concessions they own.
April 18, 2019

UK should implement EU Money Laundering Directive in full, say campaigners

The government claims that the UK is already effective in preventing British companies being used in money laundering and corruption, though evidence suggests this is not the case.
April 11, 2019

Supreme Court rules Zambian villagers' case against Vedanta to be heard in English courts

The claimants allege that toxic effluent discharge from the Nchanga Copper Mine has damaged land and waterways and caused health problems through the consumption of polluted water.
October 11, 2018

NGO warns hijacking of Liberian community forestry increases conflict risk

A new investigation from Global Witness has revealed how progressive community forestry in Liberia is being undermined by the logging industry.
July 26, 2018

Money launderig risks uncovered by analysis of UK company ownership

The Government should stop accepting information in the companies register at face value, says Global Witness.
May 25, 2018

People with mental health problems 'failed by companies'

The number of people with mental health problems seeking advice on utilities and communications issues has soared.