Category Archives: UK

Serco-run prison asks inmates to donate for national poverty week

Serco-run prison asks inmates to donate for national poverty week Critics call film night fundraiser ‘tone deaf’ after multinational confirms its sole contribution to national poverty week Serco, which runs several… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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A comparison of the different accountability mechanisms for the British Armed Forces and UK-based Private Military and Security Companies (PMSC’s) operating abroad

A comparison of the different accountability mechanisms for the British Armed Forces and UK-based Private Military and Security Companies (PMSC’s) operating abroad You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Companies of Past and Present: Lessons from the East Indian Company on the Use and Regulation of Private Forces Today

Companies of Past and Present: Lessons from the East Indian Company on the Use and Regulation of Private Forces Today You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Man dies after ‘falling from landing’ at G4S-run prison

Man dies after ‘falling from landing’ at G4S-run prison Authorities are investigating the incident at HMP Altcourse Lizzie Dearden Home Affairs Correspondent @lizziedearden The unnamed inmate’s death sparked a lockdown at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Chennai Six acquitted. Here’s all you need to know about them

Chennai Six acquitted. Here’s all you need to know about them Chennai Six acquitted. Here’s all you need to know about them Six British former soldiers were arrested in 2013 by Indian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Family of ‘Chennai Six’ British soldier break down in tears as they learn he will be FREED with his colleagues after spending four years in Indian jail

Family of ‘Chennai Six’ British soldier break down in tears as they learn he will be FREED with his colleagues after spending four years in Indian jail Six former British soldiers were… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Company We Keep: Private Contractors in Jamaica

The Company We Keep: Private Contractors in Jamaica You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Search and Rescue Essential Equipment: Privatization and Innovation Driving Quality

Search and Rescue Essential Equipment: Privatization and Innovation Driving Quality By Mark Robins | November 20, 2017 Emergency Medical Service The rear cabin of the Sikorsky S-92, which is stationed at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The most dangerous and violent narcotics cartel the world has ever seen

The most dangerous and violent narcotics cartel the world has ever seen. By subir Friday Sep 22, 2017 · 10:21 AM EDT 238 Comments (238 New) The East India company was… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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“I simply love killing”: Outed British mercenary fighting ISIS in Syria says toll of 26 dead militants “isn’t enough”

“I simply love killing”: Outed British mercenary fighting ISIS in Syria says toll of 26 dead militants “isn’t enough” The ex-Army mercenary, who has been outed by Moscow, has reportedly been… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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