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Codes of Conduct for Private Military and Security Companies: The State of Self-regulation in the Industry

  • Carsten Hoppe
  • , Ottavio Quirico

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Abstract

The object of this chapter is to present and assess the state of self-regulation initiatives, often identified under the heading of corporate social responsibility, in private military and security companies (PMSCs). The chapter focuses on Codes of Conduct (CoC), including best practices and ethics declarations initiated by firms. Where pertinent, other initiatives developed outside the industry but applicable to it, including, for example, the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR), will be touched upon.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWar by Contract: Human Rights, Humanitarian Law, and Private Contractors
EditorsFrancesco Francioni, Natalino Ronzitti
Place of PublicationOxford, United Kingdom
PublisherOxford University Press
Pages362-380
Edition1
ISBN (Print)9780199604555, 019960455X
Publication statusPublished - 2011

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Keywords

  • International Law (excl International Trade Law)

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