Email to the Committee from War on Want
Please find attached a short submission from
War on Want on the use and regulation of private military security
companies. I also have enclosed our 2006 detailed report
on the issue and our updated 2008 short briefing. More copies
can be downloaded from our website.
The FASC has historically taken a very strong
position on this issue and we hope they can take a similar position
in the coming months. The government has recently announced a
consultation on its proposal for a voluntary code of practice
ie self regulation of this industry. We believe self regulation
is not an option for this industry which has committed numerous
human rights in recent years and urge the FASC to support our
call for meaningful regulation.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further
information
11 May 2009
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