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Federal Office of Justice website on Private Security Companies On 5 December 2005, the Federal Council adopts the report on private security and military companies. On 31 October 2007, the Federal Council adopts the ordinance on the assignment of Federal Government tasks to private security companies. On 21 May 2008, the Federal Council decides that Swiss-based private military and security service providers operating in foreign crisis and conflict region will not be subject to registration or licensing requirements for the time being. 2007 Report of the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) on Swiss-based military and security service providers operating in crisis and conflict regions. Phase I: The Swiss Market. 2008 Report of the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) on Swiss-based military and security service providers operating in crisis and conflict regions. Phase II: Comparative Study of Regulatory Approaches. Website of the Swiss initiative including the "Montreux Document on Pertinent International Legal Obligations and Good Practices for States related to Operations of Private Military and Security Companies during Armed Conflict" of 17 September 2008, the so-called "Montreux Document on Private Military and Security Companies". Last updated: 11 October 2009.
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