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and activities by companies. The Code lays out a
list of comprehensive human rights-based principles
and industry-identified best practices guideposts for
the responsible provision of private security functions. These principles go beyond on-the-ground issues, such as rules for the use of force, prohibitions
on human trafficking, torture, and other human rights
abuses. They also articulate commitments regarding
the management and oversight of companies from a
corporate perspective. Corporate governance issues
addressed include ethical personnel recruitment, vetting practices, and grievance recognition and investigation, among other