ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses trends in the use of tort law remedies relevant to cases of corporate human rights abuse and suggests how these developments may lead to more effective remedies in this context. It does so in three parts. First, the developments in tort law remedies offered in the jurisprudence and legislation of various jurisdictions in Europe are examined in light of their relevance in cases of corporate human rights abuse. Second, it considers that these developments do not result in a system of effective tort law remedies in line with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and examines why. The third part of this chapter analyses how the tort law of European countries, building on the developments identified in part one, can advance more effective remedies for corporate human rights abuses.
