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Montreux Document
The Montreux Document is the first international document to describe international law as it applies to the activities of private military and security companies (PMSCs) whenever these are present in the context of an armed conflict. It also contains a compilation of good practices designed to assist states in implementing their obligations under international law through a series of national measures. -
Industry workshop
Industry workshop “Working towards an International PMSC Code of Conduct”, in London, UK Part of the first phase of the project to elaborate a Code of Conduct for PMSCs. Gathering representatives of industry together to identify the elements essential to effective regulation and accountability mechanisms. -
Civil Society Workshop
Civil Society Workshop “Working towards an International PMSC Code of Conduct”, in Geneva, Switzerland Part of the first phase of the project to elaborate a Code of Conduct for PMSCs. Gathering representatives of civil society together to identify the elements essential to effective regulation and accountability mechanisms. -
Clients Workshop
Clients, States and International Organizations Workshop “Working towards an International PMSC Code of Conduct”, in Geneva, Switzerland Part of the first phase of the project to elaborate a Code of Conduct for PMSCs, gathering together entities that use PMSCs and/or those that set standards for them, to identify the elements essential to effective regulation and accountability mechanisms. -
Nyon Declaration
A multistakeholder conference was held in Nyon, Switzerland. At the conclusion of the conference, the industry representatives present issued a joint statement, known as the “Nyon Declaration".On this basis, Switzerland started the work of developing an International Code of Conduct together with its partners, the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights (ADH) and the Democratic Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF). -
Multi-stakeholder Meeting in London, UK
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Brief "Holding Military and Security Contractors Accountable: the Call for a Global Code of Conduct" in New York, USA
Brief "Holding Military and Security Contractors Accountable: the Call for a Global Code of Conduct" in New York, USA Briefing organized by Human Rights First and DCAF about the gap in international standards and norms for the provision of private security services and the development of a global Code of Conduct. -
Release of first draft for comment
The first draft released in January 2010 was a product of the series of workshops and consultations with industry associations, corporations, the governments of the United Kingdom and the United States, other stakeholders and relevant experts. -
Workshop “Review of Private Security Contractor Global Code of Conduct”
Workshop “Review of Private Security Contractor Global Code of Conduct”, in Washington DC, USA This meeting, hosted by USIP, had the purpose of reviewing the draft Code of Conduct, in particular with the participation of civil society and humanitarian relief organizations. -
Government Workshop
Government Workshop “Working towards a Code of Conduct to respect human rights by private security provider” in Geneva, Switzerland The workshop aimed to deepen the understanding of the Code of Conduct for States supporting the Montreux Document and other interested stakeholders. -
Meeting “Encouraging Respect of Human Rights – Working towards a Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers”
Meeting “Encouraging Respect of Human Rights – Working towards a Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers” in Geneva, Switzerland This meeting gathered governments and international organizations, practitioners with a security background, non-governmental clients of private security, civil society groups either as clients or with a watchdog or advocacy function, and academics. The objective of the meeting was to provide an update to participants on the Draft Code of Conduct for -
Multi-stakeholder Meetings
Multi-stakeholder Meetings in London, U.K. DCAF conducted several briefings in London in order to address the insurance industry, UK based security providers, and civil society. -
Multi-stakeholder Meetings
Multi-stakeholder Meetings in London, U.K. DCAF conducted several briefings in London in order to address the insurance industry, UK based security providers, and civil society. -
Release of second draft for comment
Release of second draft for comment -
Industry Meeting
Industry Meeting “International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers” in London, UK The primary objective of this meeting was to review the draft text section by section and to resolve as far as possible any major obstacles to agreement. The meeting also served as further outreach to industry that had not yet participated in the drafting. -
Multi-stakeholder Workshop
Multi-stakeholder Workshop in Washington DC, USA This workshop invited representatives of the industry and governments, with the objective to explain the importance of the Code to industry and allow them to input into the drafting. -
Multi-stakeholder Workshop
Multi-stakeholder Workshop in Chavannes-de-Bogis, Switzerland This workshop invited representatives of industries, governments, experts, civil society and clients with the objectives to finalize the Code of Conduct and set the stage for the adoption conference in November 2010. At this meeting the final version of the text was negotiated and adopted. -
Signatory Ceremony in Geneva
The ICoC is signed by 58 companies on 9 November 2010 in Geneva, Switzerland. -
Launch of www.icoc-psp.org
Launch of www.icoc-psp.org The facilitator of the process DCAF launched a website www.icoc-psp.org in order to serve as a focal point and portal for all ICoC activities and to keep all the interested stakeholders informed about the developments. -
The Steering Committee began its work
The Steering Committee began its work As agreed in November 2010, the 9-member interim Steering Committee began its work. It comprises members coming from the three principal stakeholder communities – signatory companies, governments and civil society – with each stakeholder community should have equal representation on the Steering Committee. -
TSC Meeting #1
TSC Meeting The first full meeting for the Steering Committee took place on 31 January 2011 in Washington D.C. where the Steering Committee agreed on its rules of procedures. -
TSC Meeting #2
TSC Meeting The second meeting of the Steering Committee was held by teleconference on 28 February 2011. -
TSC Meeting #3
TSC Meeting The third meeting of the Steering Committee was held virtually on 28 March 2011. -
Release of Work Plan for constituting an independent governance and oversight mechanism
Release of Work Plan for constituting an independent governance and oversight mechanism Pursuant to Part C, Section 11 of the ICoC, the Steering Committee released a work plan for constituting the independent governance and oversight mechanism. This Work Plan outlined the agreed process and schedule to be followed by the TSC as it develops the governance and oversight mechanism and the documents required by Section 11 of the ICoC. -
TSC Meeting #4
TSC Meeting The fourth meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 3 May 2011 by teleconference. -
Release of Working Group Guidelines
Release of Working Group Guidelines
The Steering Committee tasked three working groups with answering specific questions under three broad categories: (1) Assessment, Reporting, and Internal & External Oversight; (2) Resolution of Third Party Grievances; and (3) Independent Governance & Oversight Mechanism Structure, Governance, and Funding. -
TSC Meeting #5
TSC Meeting The fifth meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 26 May 2011 in London, UK. -
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Working Groups Activities
Working Groups Activities The three different Working Group held in total almost 30 meetings, telephone conferences, and expert briefings. Members of the Working Groups consisted of representatives from industry, civil society, governments, and experts. -
TSC Meeting #6
TSC Meeting The sixth meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 29 June 2011 in London, UK. -
TSC Meeting #7
TSC Meeting The seventh meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 13-14 July 2011 in Washington, D.C. -
TSC Meeting #8
TSC Meeting The eight meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 1-2 September 2011 in Washington, D.C. -
TSC Meeting #9
The ninth meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 26-28 September 2011 in London, UK -
TSC Meeting #10
The tenth meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 6 October 2011 by teleconference. -
TSC Meeting #11
The eleventh meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 20 October 2011 by teleconference. -
TSC Meeting #12
TSC Meeting The twelfth meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 27 - 28 October 2011 in Washington, D.C. -
TSC Meeting #13
TSC Meeting The thirteenth meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 15 November 2011 by teleconference. -
TSC Meeting #14
TSC Meeting The fourteenth meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 22 November 2011 by teleconference. -
TSC Meeting #15
TSC Meeting The fifteenth meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 30 November - 2 December 2011 in Geneva, Switzerland. -
TSC Meeting #16
TSC Meeting The sixteenth meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 8 December 2011 by teleconference. -
TSC Meeting #17
TSC Meeting The seventeenth meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 9 - 13 January 2012 in Washington D.C. -
Release of Draft Charter
The Draft Charter for the Oversight Mechanism of the ICoC was released for stakeholder review and comment. The consultation is open for 60 days until 16 March 2012, comments may be submitted online. -
Briefing on the Draft Charter
Briefing on the Draft Charter for the Oversight Mechanism of the ICoC in Geneva, Switzerland. -
Briefing on the Draft Charter
Briefing on the Draft Charter for the Oversight Mechanism of the ICoC in Geneva, Switzerland. -
Two events in Lancaster House in London discussing inter alia the ICoC in London UK
On 5 March 2012 the Inaugural Conference of the Security in Complex Environments Group (SCEG) and on 6 March 2012 a forum on international developments on regulating the private security sector working in complex environments, organized by the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office. -
Briefing for Civil Society on the Draft Charter and the Next Steps in Washington, D.C.
The purpose of the meeting was to provide an overview of what the oversight mechanism proposed by the draft charter sought to do, and set-out opportunities for engagement in the run up to and upon, its establishment. The meeting was held on 13 March 2012 in Washington DC. -
Briefing for international organizations security managers on the Draft Charter and the Next Steps in Geneva, Switzerland
The purpose of the meeting was to provide an overview of what the oversight mechanism proposed by the draft charter sought to do, and set-out opportunities for engagement in the run up to and upon, its establishment. The meeting was held on 13 March 2012 in Geneva, Switzerland. -
End of comment period for the Draft Charter
The comment period for the Draft Charter closed on 31st March 2012. Comments were received from nearly 40 organizations or individuals, coming from the full range of stakeholders. The comments received are available here. -
TSC Meeting #18
TSC Meeting The eighteenth meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 4 April 2012 by teleconference. -
TSC Meeting #19
TSC Meeting The nineteenth meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 17 April 2012 by teleconference. -
TSC Meeting #20
TSC Meeting The twentieth meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 24 April 2012 by teleconference. -
TSC Meeting #21
TSC Meeting The twenty-first meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 4 May 2012 by teleconference. -
TSC Meeting #22
TSC Meeting The twenty-second meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 7/8 May 2012 in London, UK. -
TSC Meeting #23
TSC Meeting The twenty-third meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 16 May 2012 by teleconference. -
TSC Meeting #24
TSC Meeting The twenty-forth meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 21 May 2012 by teleconference. -
Outreach Event in London, UK
Outreach Event in London, UK On 23 May 2012 the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office invited on behalf of the TSC to a discussion of the draft charter for the ICoC Oversight Mechanism. -
Outreach Event in Washington, D.C.
Outreach Event in Washington, D.C. On 29 May 2012 the Australian Embassy in Washington D.C. invited on behalf of the TSC to a discussion of the draft charter for the ICoC Oversight Mechanism. -
TSC Meeting #25
TSC Meeting The twenty-fifth meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 5-7 June 2012 in Washington, D.C. -
TSC Meeting #26
TSC Meeting The twenty-sixth meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 12 June 2012 by teleconference. -
TSC Meeting #27
TSC Meeting The twenty-seventh meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 19 June 2012 by teleconference. -
TSC Meeting #28
TSC Meeting The twenty-eight meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 27 June 2012 by teleconference. -
TSC Meeting #29
TSC Meeting The twenty-ninth meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 3 July 2012 by teleconference. -
TSC Meeting #30
TSC Meeting The thirtieth meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 10 July 2012 by teleconference. -
TSC Meeting #31
TSC Meeting The thirty-first meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 17 July 2012 by teleconference -
TSC Meeting #32
TSC Meeting The thirty-second meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 24/25 July 2012 in Washington, D.C. -
TSC Meeting #33
TSC Meeting The thirty-third meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 7 August 2012 by teleconference. -
TSC Meeting #34
TSC Meeting The thirty-fourth meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 14 August 2012 by teleconference. -
TSC Meeting #36
TSC Meeting The thirty-sixth meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 20 August 2012 by teleconference. -
TSC Meeting #37
TSC Meeting The thirty-seventh meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 28 August 2012 by teleconference. -
TSC Meeting #38
TSC Meeting The thirty-eighth meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 4 September 2012 by teleconference. -
TSC Meeting #39
TSC Meeting The thirty-ninth meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 5 September 2012 by teleconference. -
TSC Meeting # 40 & Expanded TSC Meeting
TSC Meeting & Expanded TSC Meeting The fortieth meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 10-13 September 2012 in London, UK. An expanded TSC meeting was held on 12 September 2012 in London, UK. -
Expanded TSC Meeting
Expanded TSC Meeting An expanded TSC meeting was held on 20 September 2012 in Washington, D.C. -
TSC Meeting #41
TSC Meeting The forty-first meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 2 October 2012 by teleconference. -
TSC Meeting #42
TSC Meeting The forty-second meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 16 October 2012 by teleconference. -
TSC Meeting #33
TSC Meeting The forty-third meeting of the Steering Committee was held on 23 October 2012 by teleconference.