Montreux Document

The Montreux Document is agreement between signature countries obligations regarding private military and security companies in war zones. It was ratified in Montreux, Switzerland September 2008.^[1] The document lists some 70 recommendations for good state practices such as verifying companies track record, examining procedures used to vet staff, correct prosecution when breaches of law occur, and insure compliance and personal training with international humanitarian and human rights law.^[1]

Ratifying States

•  Afghanistan
•  Angola
•  Australia
•  Austria
•  Canada
•  France
•  Germany
•  Iraq
•  People's Republic of China
•  Poland
•  Sierra Leone
•  South Africa
•  Sweden
•  Switzerland
•  Ukraine
•  United Kingdom
•  United States

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "The Montreux Document on Private Military and Security Companies” International Committee of the Red Cross, retrieved December 15, 2010

External links

• “The Montreux Document” Official Text via the International Committee of the Red Cross