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Elements for contracting and regulating private security and military companies

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 April 2007

Abstract

Key issues raised by the use and operation of private military and security companies, particularly in conflict areas, are their accountability and how to control them. National regulation, however, is still rare. States have a role to play first as contractors. Considered selection, contracting and oversight procedures and standards may help promote respect for human rights and international humanitarian law by companies and their staff. Secondly, territorial and exporting states may consider adopting regulations to increase control and promote accountability. In view of this still largely unregulated phenomenon, this contribution considers elements of contracting and regulatory options.

Type
Private Military Companies
Copyright
Copyright © International Committee of the Red Cross 2006

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