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Private military firms and responses to their accountability gap.

Authors :
Kemp, John S.
Source :
Washington University Journal of Law & Policy. Wntr, 2010, Vol. 32, p489, 25 p.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

INTRODUCTION On September 16, 2007, a bomb exploded near Nisour Square in Baghdad, Iraq. (1) The United States responded by sending Blackwater--a private military firm ("PMF") contracted to work for [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Security services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules
Criminal jurisdiction -- Laws, regulations and rules
Government contractors -- Laws, regulations and rules
Criminal liability -- Laws, regulations and rules
Government regulation
MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 (Draft)
Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act of 2000

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15334686
Volume :
32
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Washington University Journal of Law & Policy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.233501970

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