11 Amendments of Jean-Luc SCHAFFHAUSER related to 2018/2154(INI)
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that PMSCs play an important complementary role in aiding a state’s military and civilian agencies by closing capability gaps created by increasing demand for the use of forces abroad; underlines, however, that no activities should be outsourced to PSCs that would involve the use of force and/or active participation in hostilities, except for self-defence, and under no circumstances should PMSCs be allowed to take part in or conduct interrogations;
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is alarmed in particular by the outsourcing of inherent state functions to private entities; holds the view that such outsourcing creates great risks for human rights, especially when PMSCs are operating in armed conflicts or in privatised prisons or immigration-related detention facilities;
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the importance of preventing and protecting against human rights abuses perpetrated by PMSCs; reiterates the need for PMSCs, when operating in host countries, and in particular in those that differ significantly in terms of culture and religion, to be mindful of local customs and habits so as not to jeopardise the effectiveness of their mission and alienate the local population;
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Highlights the importance of regular independent monitoring, including through randomised field visits, to ensure oversight and put an immediate end to abuse; calls on the European External Action Service (EEAS) delegations in countries where PMSCs are operating to monitor their activities and provide regular feedback on their actions;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 244 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the Member States, the EEAS and the CommissionMember States to promote and strongly support the Human Rights Council working groups (special procedures and intergovernmental) and to aim for the creation of a universal UN convention aimed at establishing an international legal regime to regulate relevant services provided by PMSCs which could complement national legislation and voluntary initiatives in providing effective and robust regulation of PMSCs and close existing gaps;