Publications

BHRE Research and Policy Series

This series publishes briefs on our research findings, longer reports in collaboration with our external partners and policy briefs and recommendations for stake-holders and policy makers.

Research Briefs and Reports

Veronica Torres-Marenco, The CESCR General Comment No. 26 on the right to Land and Economic Social and Cultural Rights. BHRE Research Series. Research Brief no. 1. March 2023.

Claire Methven O’Brien and Olga Martin-Ortega, European Parliament Directorate-General for External Policies, ‘EU human rights due diligence legislation: Monitoring, enforcement and access to justice for victims- Human Rights Due Diligence Legislation - Options for the EU: Briefing 2, June 2020.   

Valerie Nelson, Olga Martin-Ortega and Michael Flint, Making Human Rights Due Diligence Work: An Analysis of Impact and Legal Options (Commissioned by the Fair Trade Advocacy Office and Brot für die Welt), June 2020.  

Alejandro Gonzalez, Pauline Overeen and Olga Martin-Ortega, Beyond Corporate Transparency. The Right to Know in the Electronics Industry. BHRE-Good Electronics-SOMO, March 2020.

Policy Papers and Briefs

Olga Martin-Ortega, Sustainable public procurement: Strengthening the social and human rights dimensions of SPP in the framework of the European Green Deal. Policy Brief 1. December 2021.

Claire Methven O'Brien and Olga Martin-Ortega (2018), Guidance on Socially Responsible Public Procurement: Response to consultation by the European Commission by the International Learning Lab on Procurement and Human Rights, BHRE Research Series, Policy Paper no.5, July 2018.

Claire Methven O’Brien and Olga Martin-Ortega (2017), “The Role of the State as Buyer under Guiding Principle 6”. Submission to UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights consultation on “The State as an economic actor: the role of economic diplomacy tools to promote business respect of human rights”. BHRE Research Series, Policy Paper no.4, September 2017.

Opi Outhwaite and Olga Martin-Ortega (2017), Monitoring Human Rights in Global Supply Chains. Insights and policy recommendations for civil society, global brands and academics. BHRE Research Series. Policy Paper n.3.

Olga Martin-Ortega (2016), Modern Slavery and Human Rights in Global Supply Chains: Roles and Responsibilities of Public Buyers. Policy and practice insights for Higher Education Institutions in the framework of their obligations under the UK Modern Slavery Act. BHRE Research Series. Policy Paper n.2. 

Olga Martin-Ortega and Opi Outhwaite (2014) Promoting responsible electronics supply chains through public procurement, BHRE Research Series. Policy Paper n. 1.BHRE Research Series- Transparency in Supply Chains.

Academic Publications

BHRE members publish books, journal articles and book chapters on business, human rights and the environment, public procurement and human rights and human rights in global supply chain. For a full list visit our academic pages.

Olga Martin-Ortega and Laura Trevino-Lozano (2023), Sustainable Public Procurement of Infrastructure and Human Rights. Beyond Building Green. Edward Elgar.

Olga Martin-Ortega and Claire Methven O'Brien (2019), Public Procurement and Human Rights Opportunities, Risks and Dilemmas for the State as Buyer. Edward Elgar.

Working Papers

Olga Martin-Ortega and Opi Outhwaite, with William Rook, (2013) 'The Electronics Watch Model: A Suggested Contract Performance Clause for Public Procurement Agreements for Electronic Goods', BHRE Working paper (2) for Electronics Watch, December 2013.

Olga Martin-Ortega and Opi Outhwaite, with William Rook., (2013) 'Improving Working Conditions in the Electronics Industry Global Supply Chain: Legal Issues Associated with Social Considerations in EU Public Procurement', BHRE Working paper (1) for Electronics Watch, October 2013.

Olga Martin-Ortega (2013), "La diligencia debida de las empresas en materia de derechos humanos: un nuevo estándar para una nueva responsabilidad", Papeles el Tiempo de los Derechos, Universidad Carlos III, No. 9.

Submissions to Consultations- Parliaments and International Organisations

Veronica Torres-Marenco, Towards a Human Right to Land: An evolutive interpretation of the International Covenant of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Submission in response to the Call for written contributions to the draft general comment (No. 26) on Land and Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. BHRE Research Series. August 2021.

Olga Martin-Ortega, Claire Methven O’Brien and Andy Davies, Submission to the Australian Parliament Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade inquiry into establishing a Modern Slavery Act in Australia on The Case for Extending Modern Slavery Obligations to Public Buyers, International Learning Lab on Public Procurement and Human Rights, April 2017.

Claire Methven O'Brien and Olga Martin-Ortega (2018), Guidance on Socially Responsible Public Procurement: Response to consultation by the European Commission by the International Learning Lab on Procurement and Human Rights, July 2018.

Claire Methven O’Brien and Olga Martin-Ortega (2017), “The Role of the State as Buyer under Guiding Principle 6”. Submission to UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights consultation on “The State as an economic actor: the role of economic diplomacy tools to promote business respect of human rights”. September 2017.

Blog Postings

Laura Trevino-Lozano (December 2022), Socially responsible public procurement: Opportunities and limitation. SAPIENS Network. 

Laura Trevino-Lozano (August 2022), Missing the links between public procurement sustainability and human rights. SAPIENS Network.

Laura Trevino-Lozano (May 2022), What are states doing and should do to protect and fulfil human rights in public procurement?. SAPIENS Network.

Laura Trevino-Lozano (March 2022), How is social sustainability understood and applied in infrastructure? SAPIENS Network.

Laura Trevino-Lozano (December 2021), SAPIENS Network contributes to the EU Parliament hearing on SPP: using the full potential of public buying to achieve goals of the European Green Deal. SAPIENS Network.

Olga Martin-Ortega, Claire Methven O'Brien and Andy Davies (August 2017), Australia Should Extend Modern Slavery Obligations to Public Procurement Buyers, International Learning Lab on Procurement and Human Rights Blog.

Olga Martin-Ortega (January 2017), Ready or not: Universities and reporting requirements under the UK Modern Slavery Act, International Learning Lab on Procurement and Human Rights Blog.