Useful Links to ICRC, Switzerland and DCAF web resources.
Useful Links to ICRC, Switzerland and DCAF web resources.
During the plenary meetings of the Montreux Document Forum, experts from International Organisations, Goverments, Civil Society or the private sector are invited to share their knowledge.
Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor in International Politics, University of Liverpool, on the Contemporary Use of PMSCs in Armed Conflicts
Consultant for international agencies, governments, and industry
Managing Director, MNG Maritime Ltd
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland
Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Worship of Costa Rica
Research and Regional Conference Reports
The Montreux Document Forum Maritime Working Group has developed a reference document for a maritime-focused interpretation of the Montreux Document.This reference document provides a maritime-focused interpretation of the Montreux Document, and aims to assist States in regulating the PMSC industry in maritime contexts (complementing other processes set out for maritime environments).
This extensive research study seeks to inform Montreux Document participants on the strengths as well as the key remaining challenges in outreach and implementation, and is designed to capture legislative practice by national authorities when it comes to regulation of PMSCs. The study also seeks to identify themes and geographical regions tht could benefit from further research, implementation, capacity building, outreach and knowledge sharing.
In preparation of the Montreux+5 Conference, Switzerland commissioned DCAF to carry out a study exploring the level of implementation of Montreux Document good practices across participating states and international organisations. The resulting report drew on a combination of research and information gathered on the occasion of four regional conferences as well as national reports provided by Montreux Document participants on the invitation of Switzerland and the ICRC. The study assesses progress and highlights gaps where the Montreux Document could be more effectively implemented.
To increase support for the Montreux Document and to encourage debates on issues related to the regulation of PMSCs, Switzerland, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of the Armed Forces (DCAF) launched a multi-year programme of conferences, which have been held in:
There is no publication for this conference.
Contract Guidance Tool for Private Military and Security Services, Legislative Guidance Tool for States to Regulate PMSCs and e-learning
Promoting Accountability and Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law. This tool aims to provide simple, concise and practical guidance for states, IOs, humanitarian organisations and NGOs on structuring their contracts and contracting procedures for private military and/or security services, drawing on international norms and standards.
This Guidance Tool is aimed at parliamentarians and law and policymakers who undertake to develop new or to update existing laws for national regulation of the private military and security industry.
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The aims of this module are simple and involve two key objectives: To raise awareness of existing national legislation, policies, and best practices and to provide guidance for regulators to develop or update national legislation related to PMSCs, in line with international legal obligations and taking into account good practices.
