British Private Security Companies "not involved" in Libya

When I met my MP last week, he asked me to research the question of whether British private security companies were involved in supplying mercenaries to Gaddafi.

There are 9 British companies who supply private security services.

Aegis Defence Services ArmorGroup International London Branch of G4S plc Blue Hackle Control Risks Group Edinburgh Risk Erinys International Dubai (Joint South African-British company) Hart Security International Intelligence Limited Tecnodef (Sandline International London Ceased operations on April 16, 2004)

I was put through to the British Association of Private Security Companies, and spoke to their CEO, Andy Bearpark. He told me there was "zero" chance that British companies were involved in Libya. I have no reason to disbelieve him.

In our conversation, interestingly, he said that "mercenary" activity is in fact illegal. South Africa has substantial legislation to forbid it, but UK law is vastly outdated.