Category Archives: UK

Jeremy Corbyn calls for end to privatisation of asylum and refugee accommodation

Posted on September 23, 2018 by David Isenberg

Thursday, 23 August 2018 Jeremy Corbyn calls for end to privatisation of asylum and refugee accommodation Written by Paul Ward Jeremy Corbyn has called for an end to the privatisation of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Imperial Venture: The Evolution of the British East India Company, 1763-1813

Posted on August 28, 2018 by David Isenberg

Imperial Venture: The Evolution of the British East India Company, 1763-1813 Name(s):     Williams, Matthew, author Blaufarb, Rafe, professor directing thesis Grant, Jonathan, committee member Jones, James P., committee member Department… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Birmingham Prison: Government takes over from G4S

Posted on August 26, 2018 by David Isenberg

Birmingham Prison: Government takes over from G4S By Danny Shaw Home affairs correspondent, BBC News 20 August 2018 Media captionBirmingham Prison has seen a number of problems in recent years Birmingham… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Prison riots, a botched Olympics and ‘unprecedented levels’ of complaints but security firm G4S is STILL charging taxpayers BILLIONS of pounds

Posted on August 24, 2018 by David Isenberg

Prison riots, a botched Olympics and ‘unprecedented levels’ of complaints but security firm G4S is STILL charging taxpayers BILLIONS of pounds MPs called on ministers to rethink any future contracts with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Lincolnshire’s Chief Constable ‘happy with G4S partnership’

Posted on August 24, 2018 by David Isenberg

Lincolnshire’s Chief Constable ‘happy with G4S partnership’ Lincolnshire Police news Published: 12:33 Tuesday 21 August 2018 Lincolnshire’s Chief Constable, Bill Skelly, has said that in light of the news relating to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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What is G4S and why is it dogged by controversy?

Posted on August 24, 2018 by David Isenberg

What is G4S and why is it dogged by controversy? World’s largest security contractor temporarily relieved of responsibility for running HMP Birmingham in latest scandal to hit company Joe Sommerlad Police officers and firemen stand… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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MP questions ability of G4S to manage security at HMP Oakwood

Posted on August 23, 2018 by David Isenberg

MP questions ability of G4S to manage security at HMP Oakwood By Richard Guttridge | Crime | Published: Aug 21, 2018 G4S faces a battle to hang on to Oakwood Prison… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Transformation of the state? Reactions to the privatization of security in Great Britain

Posted on August 23, 2018 by David Isenberg

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Serco faces fresh legal challenge over asylum seeker evictions

Posted on August 14, 2018 by David Isenberg

Serco faces fresh legal challenge over asylum seeker evictions By Kirsteen Paterson @kapaterson Journalist Serco face fresh legal challenge over asylum seeker evictions A FURTHER legal challenge has been lodged against… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Pirates and Privateers in the Delaware Bay and River

Posted on August 9, 2018 by David Isenberg

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