The paper explores the responsibilities and potential liabilities of independent non-executive directors within corporate governance. It examines how these directors can be held accountable for board mismanagement, focusing on their own breaches of duty. Through a comparative legal lens, the thesis aims to clarify the legal frameworks governing non-executive directors' actions and the implications of their advisory and oversight roles in companies.
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- 2011
- 2011
Human Rights and Climate Change
International Human Rights as an Instrument for Measures of Equalization?
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Exploring the intersection of international human rights and climate change, this thesis examines how legal claims for compensation and specific actions can be derived from human rights frameworks in response to climate-related harms. It provides a comparative analysis within the context of climate change law, highlighting the potential for legal recourse for individuals affected by environmental changes. The work contributes to the understanding of how legal systems can address the impacts of climate change through a human rights lens.