CIBER Focus: Discussion on regulating human rights in corporate supply chains with Jolyon Ford

Dr. Ford shares his insights on regulatory trends among western countries relating to human rights risks in corporate supply chains. He talks about modern slavery and the differences in varying geographies. Finally, he talks about some of the best practices that corporates can follow to mitigate human rights violations.

Dr. Jolyon Ford is an Associate Dean at the Australian National University (ANU) School of Law. He re-joined ANU in July 2015 from roles at London’s Royal Institute for International Affairs and the Global Economic Governance program at Oxford University. He has worked in the federal civil service, an intergovernmental organization, academia, civil society, and the private sector. He holds two law degrees and a Ph.D. in regulatory theory. Dr. Ford works on issues surrounding ‘business and human rights’, focusing on the role and regulation of responsible business.

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