This article examines international soft law instruments (UNGPs and OECD Guidelines) in the field of business and human rights. It also includes a scrutiny on whether there is a potential to harden these soft law mechanisms. The author further analyses the way some national legislations (France, Germany, Switzerland) and judiciary (the British and Dutch courts) deal with human rights impacts of business activity. Then, finally, the author reflects on the need for a socially responsible business in Uzbekistan that respects human rights and pursues a meaningful due diligence policy.

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