Workshop on “The Challenges to the Regulation of PMSCs”

The Challenges to the Regulation
of Private Military and Security Companies
28 November 2008
Sala Consiglio – Luiss “Guido Carli”
Viale Pola, 12 – Rome

Programme of the workshop

The workshop was aimed at promoting brainstorming between members of the seven research teams, with the participation of distinguished guest speakers. The meeting covered the following topics: the growth and relevance of the private military and security sector; the challenges posed by private outsourcing to international humanitarian law and human rights law; the present status of national legislation and case-law. The workshop discussions were held under the Chatham House rule. A report of the proceedings will be made available soon.