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- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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Category Archives: UK
Conditions at G4S-run UK prison “very concerning” – report
Conditions at G4S-run UK prison “very concerning” – report LONDON | Tue Oct 8, 2013 4:31am IST Oct 8 (Reuters) – A British prison run by security company G4S is failing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private security: The high seas’ unsung heroes
By Oliver Bennett Tuesday, 24 September 2013 Private security: The high seas’ unsung heroes Private marine security is one sector in which Britain still rules the waves. Business is booming, but… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Using more contractors, drones may help sell wars to public, British MoD study suggests
Using more contractors, drones may help sell wars to public, British MoD study suggests Published time: September 27, 2013 01:05 Edited time: September 28, 2013 16:24 Reuters / Suzanne Plunkett Download… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Optima boss joins security committee
Optima boss joins security committee 10:26am Tuesday 1st October 2013 in News Optima boss joins security committee Nick Anderson, MD of OPTIMA Security Training, has been appointed on to the Training… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Conflict row as MoD top brass join contractors
Exclusive: Conflict row as MoD top brass join contractors Ex-mandarin now in charge of US giant’s bid to manage his former department Mark Leftly Thursday 26 September 2013 Related articles Private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Private sector ‘will hold MoD to ransom’: PCS union warns MPs over proposal to outsource defence procurement
Private sector ‘will hold MoD to ransom’: PCS union warns MPs over proposal to outsource defence procurement Mark Leftly Sunday 22 September 2013 The British government will be “held to ransom”… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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G4S to bid for probation contracts despite ongoing inquiry
Thursday 19 September 2013 G4S to bid for probation contracts despite ongoing inquiry Simon Israel Home Affairs Correspondent Channel 4 News has learned that G4S is among 30 large organisations which… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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G4S and Serco can bid for £800m of contracts
The Guardian (London) – Final Edition September 16, 2013 Monday G4S and Serco can bid for £800m of contracts Alan Travis, Home affairs editor Pg. 4 The justice secretary is to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
‘Public protection is not be about profit’
Gloucestershire Echo September 18, 2013 Wednesday Edition 3; National Edition ‘Public protection is not be about profit’; Protest against probation privatisation plans Nick Webster Pg. 4 PROBATION workers in Gloucester are… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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‘Privately-run companies should open drunk tanks’
Aberdeen Press and Journal September 18, 2013 Wednesday ‘Privately-run companies should open drunk tanks’ David Mckay Pg. 16 Privately-run drunk tanks should be considered to tackle soaring levels of alcohol-fuelled disorder,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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