International Regulation of Private Military and Security Companies

... Conventions and in the international treaties on mercenaries. In some instances, PMSC personnel may enjoy the rights and obligations of combatants including, among other things, right to be prisoners of war. In Professor Ivan Kotlyarov’s opinion, PMSC may be counted among the military, despite the private nature of their activities, if they have been issued an authorization in compliance with national legislation providing for such an option [ 4 ]. If PMSC personnel offer consultations on security issues or ...