Human-rights legislation / 2 April 2026
Switzerland’s April 2026 consultation proposed human-rights and environmental diligence duties and two parent-company liability options. The consultation ended on 9 July; the text reported here is the consultation proposal.
Switzerland · Consultation proposal, not enacted law
Human-rights legislation / 24 February 2026
Final Omnibus approval raised the scope thresholds for EU corporate reporting and due diligence, removed the harmonised liability regime and pushed company compliance under CSDDD to 2029.
European Union · Amending directive adopted
Human-rights legislation / 19 November 2024
The EU adopted Regulation 2024/3015 to prohibit products made with forced labour from being placed on or exported from the Union market. Its administrative investigation and product-removal framework applies generally from 14 December 2027 and does not create a worker compensation claim.
European Union · Regulation adopted; general application in 2027