A powerful guide to seeking justice from corporations who commit human rights and environmental atrocities. Multinational enterprises or MNEs can contribute to economic prosperity and social development in the countries where they operate. At the same time their activities may directly or indirectly cause harm to humans and to the environment. Historically MNEs have rarely been held accountable for their involvement in human rights abuses and environmental damage. In recent years however activists have sought to hold parent companies directly liable for the harm caused by their groups activities. They have also strategically used litigation to trigger corporate accountability reforms at international regional and national levels. Focusing on Europe this book evaluates the extent to which litigation against MNEs has been effective in achieving access to justice and corporate accountability particularly in civillaw countries. It also considers whether ongoing regulatory developments such as the adoption of mandatory human rights due diligence norms and the negotiations for a business and human rights treaty can contribute to the realization of access to justice and corporate accountability in the future. show more