A/HRC/42/36 would submit its views on the proposed definitions to the working group at its next meeting. 79. It was recalled that a definition of “complex environments” was no longer needed because it had been agreed that the framework would apply in all situations where human rights were at risk. Nevertheless, a delegation stressed the need to define “complex situations” as they were referred to in item 2 (b), while two other delegations expressed the need for the definition to be deleted. 80. At the end of the consideration of the elements for a regulatory framework, appreciation was expressed for the consensual and constructive nature of the discussion and the progress made towards fleshing out the elements as contained in the discussion document. Sideline discussion on the applicability of international humanitarian law to non-State actors 81. The question of whether international humanitarian law binds non-State actors arose on several occasions during the session. V. The way forward 82. The Chair-Rapporteur outlined the way forward by announcing that she would invite, in line with paragraph 4 of resolution 36/11 and within eight weeks after the online publication of the advance unedited version of the present summary report, written contributions from Governments, relevant special procedure mandate holders and mechanisms of the Human Rights Council, the treaty bodies, regional groups, intergovernmental organizations, civil society, the industry and other stakeholders with relevant expertise, including the Co-Chairs of the Montreux Document Forum and the International Code of Conduct Association. VI. Concluding remarks 83. The Chair-Rapporteur concluded the meeting by expressing appreciation for the constructive spirit displayed by all participants as well as the collaborative manner in which discussions had taken place during the first session of the working group. This was in her view a reflection that multilateralism could work, despite the challenging times. She thanked civil society organizations for their participation, as well as the Working Group on the use of mercenaries, the Co-Chairs of the Montreux Document Forum, ICRC and the International Code of Conduct Association. 15