Private Security Contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan: Legal Issues

Elsea, Jennifer K.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Defense policy;    Contractors;    Government contractors;    Subcontractors;    Foreign relations -- U.S. -- Afghanistan;   

RP-ID  :  R40991
RP-ID  :  R40991_2009Dec22

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report discusses the legal framework that applies to private security contractors (PSCs) in Iraq and Afghanistan. The report follows up with a discussion of jurisdiction over PSC personnel in U.S. courts, identifying possible means of prosecuting contractor personnel who are accused of violating the law overseas in the context of U.S. military operations. Finally, the report briefly discusses the possible implication of the roles of private security contractors with respect to inherently governmental functions.