Current status
Withdrawn
Sector
NCP

Allegations

In October 2002, a United Nations Panel of Experts accused 85 OECD-based companies of violating the Guidelines for their direct or indirect roles in the illegal exploitation of natural resources in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Panel alleged that “elite networks” of political and military elites and businesspersons fueled the conflict in order to retain their control over the country’s vast natural resources. Complaints were filed against several UK companies who were operating in the DRC at the time investigated by the Panel.

Relevant OECD Guidelines

Outcome

The cases against Tremalt has been blocked by the UK NCP. The UK NCP claimed the case was resolved by the UN Panel and could not be reopened. Due to the NCP’s inaction, RAID withdrew the complaint.

More details

Defendant
Company in violation
Other companies involved
Complainants
Affected people
Date rejected / concluded
28 February 2007

Related complaints

Documents

  • case dropped
    28 February 2007

    RAID withdraws the complaint. The UK NCP claims the case has been resolved by the UN Panel and cannot be reopened.

    RAID
  • file
    28 June 2004

    Complaint filed with UK NCP.

    RAID