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SUMMARY:Rule of Law Symposium: business for the rule of law - business pa
 nel perspective
DESCRIPTION:The Rule of Law is important\, as it represents the basis on 
 which the Judiciary reviews administrative action\, and it also goes to 
 the very foundation of order in our society. Around the world\, countrie
 s are increasingly scrutinised for their adherence to\, deviation from\,
  or abuse of\, the rule of law. What is becoming clearer\, however\, is 
 the connections between rule of law and social and economic development.
 \n\nToday’s Symposium will move the debate from legal concepts and the r
 ole of state actors\, to the specific roles that both business (includin
 g the business of the legal profession) and the legal profession have to
  play in respecting\, supporting and advancing the rule of law. General 
 counsels\, corporate lawyers and the overall legal profession are called
  to understand the impact of business for the rule of law initiatives an
 d lead them.\n\nStable jurisdictions with strong rule of law both attrac
 t and provide confidence for business to make long term investment decis
 ions. The rule of law is also a matter of business. Whilst public suppor
 t for the rule of law by business is a relatively new concept\, it is fa
 st gaining traction and may have an enormous positive and multiplier eff
 ect. A growing number of businesses around the globe are seizing the opp
 ortunity to take action and support the rule of law. Compliance is neces
 sary\, but the engagement of corporations in global initiatives that adv
 ance the rule of law makes sense strategically for more competitive\, st
 able and sustainable markets. The Symposium will hear from a panel of em
 inent in-house counsels\, as business leaders\, on the specific initiati
 ves their companies are pursuing. We will hear about how companies are s
 upporting and advancing the rule of law through their core business\, in
 ternal business and human rights policies\, strategic social investment\
 , public policy engagement and collective action. Specifically\, we will
  understand how the legal department is engaged in these actions conside
 ring the role of lawyers as trusted advisors of companies.
LOCATION:Session Rooms D&E\, Level -1
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