State Responsibility to Protect Human Rights in Private Business Corporations: A Comparative Analysis of the UK and Pakistan

Abstract

This informative piece explores the complex link between private corporations and human rights, highlighting Pakistan's and the UK's divergent perspectives. It emphasizes how important private corporations are to the world economy since they have the ability to propel both economic expansion and the protection of human rights. The research assesses how well human rights are protected in private businesses like corporations by carefully examining governmental initiatives, such as Pakistan's labor regulations and the UK's Human Rights Statutes. Pakistan's legislative framework for protecting human rights in the workplace is weak, and political commitment is a contributing factor. In contrast, the UK has strong laws protecting similar rights. Human rights violations continue to occur in Pakistan despite the country's efforts to address them through labor laws, which have a negative effect on private businesses and the country's economy. The article makes a strong case that business that upholds human rights norms would benefit monetarily and foster a more moral corporate climate. It emphasizes in its conclusion how important it is for the government to protect human rights in private corporations. It exhorts Pakistan to move swiftly to address shortcomings and create an atmosphere that supports moral business practices. The government may ensure that citizens' human rights are upheld and a sustainable economic environment is facilitated by enforcing labor laws, promoting openness, and improving judicial competency.