The duty of non-recognition revisited: exploring the option of introducing a positive due diligence obligation upon states to regulate private business activities in occupied territories Vrije Universiteit Brussel
It has been well-established that by operating in occupied territories, private businesses play a significant role in maintaining military occupations. However, under existing international law, no options are open for taking direct action against such economic dealings in occupied territories. This creates a legal vacuum in the protection of the local population under occupation and paves the way for businesses to profit from normalised ...