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"OECD Due Diligence Guidance, Annex II Model Policy
Serious abuses associated with the extraction, transport or trade of minerals:
Any forms of torture, cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment;
Any forms of forced or compulsory labor;
The worst forms of child labor;
Other gross human rights violations and abuses such as widespread sexual violence;
War crimes or other serious violations of international humanitarian law, crimes against humanity or genocide.
Direct or indirect support to non-state armed groups
Direct or indirect support to public or private security forces
Bribery and fraudulent misrepresentation of the origin of minerals
- Money laundering.
- Non-payment of taxes, fees and royalties to governments"