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LEGAL ENVIRONMENT • Are there policies that establish a clear expectation that businesses speak out publicly against laws and policies in host States that restrict the work of human rights defenders or contribute to a climate of impunity for attacks against them? Most relevant to Sections 2.1 and 3.2 of the full NBA Template. Status/Gaps: PRIVATE SECURITY FIRMS • Are there laws and policies that articulate a clear message to business regarding the responsibility of private security to respect the rights of human rights defenders? • Are private security companies regulated in order to ensure that their actions meet international standards, especially that they respect the right to peaceful demonstration? Most relevant to Sections 1.4, 3.1, 3.2, 6.1 and 7.2 of the full NBA Template. Status/Gaps: PUBLIC PROCUREMENT • Are public procurement contracts required to guarantee human rights due diligence, transparency, independent monitoring, and indicators linked to the protection of fundamental freedoms, especially the freedom of association and expression? • Do procurement regulations require security contractors to be members of the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers? Most relevant to Section 6.1 of the full NBA Template. Status/Gaps: INVESTORS • Are private investors incentivised to consult with human rights defenders to ensure that they do not invest in projects that could result in human rights violations or undermine the rights of defenders and affected communities? Most relevant to Section 3.2 of the full NBA Template. Status/Gaps: FREE, PRIOR, AND INFORMED CONSENT • Are there laws and policies that incentivise a culture of consultation and consent around the proposal, development, and implementation of business projects? • Are there regulations to monitor the level of commitment of businesses and investors to guarantee broad, adequate, and informed consultation and seek community consent? Most relevant to Sections 3.1, 3.2 and 7.4 of the full NBA Template Status/Gaps: 22