Fundamental rights and the legal obligations of business

In: Cambridge studies in constitutional law

Abstract

The nature and purpose of the corporation in law -- The 'state duty to protect' model -- The 'indirect application' model -- The 'expanding the state' model -- The 'direct obligations' model -- The justification for and contours of a multi-factoral approach -- A balancing act - proportionality in the corporate sphere -- The multi-factoral model and positive obligations for corporations -- Embedding the multi-factoral model in corporations : the role of corporate law -- Corporate obligations in a global world : the role of international mechanisms.