Lobe, Jim.
Oil Firm Liable for Overseas Abuses by 'Agents'. / Jim Lobe. - Inter Press Service, 2002. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Article 56. Human Relations, 1522-3248; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Originally Published: Oil Firm Liable for Overseas Abuses by 'Agents', Sept. 19, 2002; pp. n.p..
"In a landmark decision hailed by human rights and corporate accountability activists, a federal appeals court has ruled that oil giant Unocal can be sued for forced labor, rape, and murder committed by Burmese soldiers guarding a major gas pipeline project completed three years ago [1999]." (INTER PRESS SERVICE) This article reviews a court decision allowing a lawsuit against oil giant Unocal, marking "a major milestone in making corporations accountable for human rights abuses tied to their operations or activities abroad.".
1522-3248;
Unocal Corporation.
Actions and defenses.
Forced labor.
Human rights--Burma.
International business enterprises.
Judgments.
Liability (Law)
Social responsibility of business.
Violent crimes.
Burma--Armed Forces.
AC1.S5
050
Oil Firm Liable for Overseas Abuses by 'Agents'. / Jim Lobe. - Inter Press Service, 2002. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Article 56. Human Relations, 1522-3248; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Originally Published: Oil Firm Liable for Overseas Abuses by 'Agents', Sept. 19, 2002; pp. n.p..
"In a landmark decision hailed by human rights and corporate accountability activists, a federal appeals court has ruled that oil giant Unocal can be sued for forced labor, rape, and murder committed by Burmese soldiers guarding a major gas pipeline project completed three years ago [1999]." (INTER PRESS SERVICE) This article reviews a court decision allowing a lawsuit against oil giant Unocal, marking "a major milestone in making corporations accountable for human rights abuses tied to their operations or activities abroad.".
1522-3248;
Unocal Corporation.
Actions and defenses.
Forced labor.
Human rights--Burma.
International business enterprises.
Judgments.
Liability (Law)
Social responsibility of business.
Violent crimes.
Burma--Armed Forces.
AC1.S5
050