Activities of David CAMPBELL BANNERMAN related to 2017/2028(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on corruption and human rights in third countries
Amendments (7)
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that corruption is inextricably linkee link between corruption and human rights, and tohe harm to human rights,it causes to equality, social justice and the environment;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recognises that corruption also impacts trade, discouraging investment promoting unfair competition and distorting public procurement processes; notes that this might happen more frequently in countries where human rights are not fully respected;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that trade agreements should be seen as a key mechanism for promoting anti-corruption measures and good governance; calls for such agreements to include commitments to multilateral anti-corruption conventions in all trade deals in line with the Trade for All strategy;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for whistleblower protection to be addressed in EU ton the Commission to encouradge deals; stresses thatthe signatory parties of trade agreements shouldto take measures to promote the active participation of the private sector, civil society organisations and domestic advisory groups in the implementation of anti-corruption programmes and clauses in international trade and investment deals;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recognises the importance of providing clear guidance and support for businesses who wish to create effective anti-corruption compliance procedures within their operations; stresses that there is no one-size-fits-all approach for compliance as it needs to take into account particular elements of businesses such as size, volume of operations, business risk, etc.; notes, however, that certain provisions should always be in place, such as risk assessment, training and monitoring;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets the lack of effective enforcement and monitoring of the implementation of anti-corruption provisions in current EU trade agreements; calls on the Commission to negotiate enforceable anti-corruption provisions continue the efforts to combat corruption through enhanced transparency in trade agreements negotiations and the inclusion of provisions aimed at greater regulatory cooperation, integrity of customs procedures and GVCs; believes that cooperation clauses must be in place to tackle corruption, such as exchange of information, and administrative and technical assistance with the purpose of sharing all future trade agreemennd promoting best practices that will contribute to strengthen the rule of law and respect for human rights;
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Insists that EU trade partners lose benefits granted by trade agreements where theyn there is widespread failure to comply with anti-corruption commitments or with international standards in the field of anti-corruption; calls on the Commission to set clear international humand relevant conditions and performance indicators allowing better assessment and demonstration of resulights commitments; calls, furthermore, on the Commission to respond firmly, proportionally and quickly where the beneficiary government shows insufficient commitment to comply with what has been agreed.