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June 12, 2026Journal of Corporate Law Studies

Responsibility and the duty of vigilance: a focus on the epistemic dimension

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CLClément LasselinECElena Matias Casacuberta

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Overview

This article examines vigilance laws in global value chains, highlighting the moral responsibilities of corporate actors.

Key Points

  • The article aims to clarify the obligations of corporate actors within Global Value Chains (GVCs) concerning human rights and environmental impacts.
  • Examines existing vigilance laws and corporate liability frameworks.
  • Incorporates insights from responsibility and moral philosophy theories.
  • Proposes a new definition of 'vigilance' as an intentional-epistemic duty.
  • Identifies ambiguity in current vigilance laws regarding corporate obligations.
  • Proposes a reconceptualization of vigilance that emphasizes the intention to know.
  • Suggests operational challenges in implementing the new framework of responsibility.

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Lasselin et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2ba2f68101cf8926f01d1fhttps://doi.org/10.1080/14735970.2026.2667690
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