UN Security is underpinned by five main legal documents, outlining the responsibilities of all stakeholders:

1)  United Nations Charter – articles 104 and 105

2)  Conventions on Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations (1946 and 1947)

3)  Convention on Safety and Security of United Nations Personnel and Associated Personnel (1994) – Optional Protocol (2005)

4)  Annual Resolutions of the General Assembly on Safety and Security of UN personnel and associated personnel, also (Corr.1), and (Corr.2)

5)  United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) Security Policy Manual