A/HRC/54/52
The commentary for principle 23 of the Guiding Principles is an important consideration for
the Hudbay case. When extractive industry operations occur in conflict areas, there may be a
higher risk of human rights abuse by the security personnel of the business or its subsidiaries.
This is an important and necessary step in the direction of real corporate responsibility across
borders.151
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Susana C. Mijares Peña, “Human rights violations by Canadian companies abroad: Choc v. Hudbay
Minerals Inc.”, Western Journal of Legal Studies, vol. 5, No. 1 (2014).
GE.23-14759