Category Archives: UK

G4S and the Privatisation of War

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Ruth Tanner Campaigns and Policy Director at War on Want G4S and the Privatisation of War Posted: 17/07/2012 09:37 The world’s biggest private security corporationG4S, has been having a bad week.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Playing host to the security Olympics

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Tuesday 17 July 2012 Tim Black Playing host to the security Olympics The real scandal is not the incompetence of G4S, it’s the belief that London 2012 needs an army to protect… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Statement regarding the Olympic Games Security Contract

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Statement regarding the Olympic Games Security Contract G4S is totally committed to delivering a safe, secure and successful London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games The Company is entering the final stages… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Flyer – DM Letter from Mark Hamilton – G4S note to its managers

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Flyer – DM Letter from Mark Hamilton – G4S note to its managers 29 June 2012 Dear Sir/Madam I am writing to convey my assurance and thanks to many of you… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Documents show ‘just in time’ G4S culture

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Channel 4 News Documents show ‘just in time’ G4S culture Monday 16 July 2012 In an internal G4S memo, the embattled Olympics contractor justifies its last-minute security strategy by claiming it… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Just barmy: G4S fails to recruit and train enough Olympic security so army steps in… and WE pay £15m

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Just barmy: G4S fails to recruit and train enough Olympic security so army steps in… and WE pay £15m Reuters MORE than 3,500 troops were parachuted in to fix the G4S… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Send for more troops: Three extra battalions stand by in Olympic security farce

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Send for more troops: Three extra battalions stand by in Olympic security farce Under pressure: G4S boss Nick Buckles could be forced out over London 2012 recruitment scandal Reuters Blundering G4S… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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UK government downplays Olympic security snafu

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UK government downplays Olympic security snafu By the CNN Wire Staff updated 8:44 PM EDT, Sun July 15, 2012 STORY HIGHLIGHTS Sports Secretary Jeremy Hunt says it’s normal for some contractors… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Boris Johnson: We all knew about Olympics security problems ages ago

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Boris Johnson: We all knew about Olympics security problems ages ago Related Articles Police to be drafted in from Scotland to fill Olympics security gaps ‘How I went unchallenged through two… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Coe says private security shortfall wouldn’t jeopardise Olympic safety

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Coe says private security shortfall wouldn’t jeopardise Olympic safety Monday, July 16, 2012 LONDON, England (AFP) — The chairman of the London 2012 Organising Committee Sebastian Coe said yesterday that a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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