Thirdly, it is key to explore whether the proposed new legal definition of mercenaries would encourage States that have not yet ratified the Convention to do so.

Fourthly, the opinions of States that have ratified the Convention on the proposed new legal definition of a mercenary is of special significance, insofar as they have already registered their concern with regulating this activity.

66. Fifthly, it would be significant to explore whether licensing and regulation of genuine private security companies, such as through strong national legislation or an international registration mechanism, could serve to identify clear lines of accountability for bona fide companies and thereby distinguish other organizations engaging in mercenary activity to the detriment of human rights and the rights of peoples to self‑determination.

Sixthly, the Special Rapporteur deems crucial a more comprehensive understanding of the legal and other mechanisms in place, nationally, regionally and internationally, to monitor the activities of mercenaries who violate human rights and impede the exercise of the rights of peoples to self-determination.

68. The Special Rapporteur will undertake an assessment of the above questions over the course of the next year and report fully thereon to the Commission on Human Rights at its sixty‑second session.

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[1] Patrick Radden Keefe, Iraq: America’s Private Armies, 12 August 2004, at http://www.nybooks.com/articles/article-preview?article_id=17323.

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