On 13 October 2017, the Danish NCP received a specific instance from a Danish student union alleging that a higher educational institution in Denmark did not observe the Guidelines with regards to its due diligence processes. The alleged non-observance included the non-disclosure of human rights policies, inability to provide documentation of human rights due diligence, identification and assessment of potential and actual adverse impacts and lack of grievance mechanisms.
NCP assessed the institution as having established policies and grievance mechanisms and concluded that the institution’s guidelines concerning discriminating behaviour are in accordance with the OECD Guidelines.[BDD1]
Based on the NCP’s conclusion that the institution has human rights policies, processes, and a grievance mechanism, the NCP decided not to accept[BDD2] the specific instance.
The NCP encouraged the institution to continue to implement human rights policies and guidelines and ensure that these policies are communicated to its employees and students. The NCP also recommended that the role of the student ambassador is clearly communicated and known to the students. Lastly, the NCP recommends the respondent proceed systematically when screening for potential risks linked to the institution.