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Five more arrested over G4S child detention centre scandal

Posted on June 9, 2016 by

Five more arrested over G4S child detention centre scandal Five workers were detained on Wednesday Rhiannon Bury 9 June 2016 • 2:56pm Five members of staff working for the G4S-run Medway… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Scandal-ridden security giant G4S charged with guarding nation’s cash at Royal Mint

Posted on June 9, 2016 by

Scandal-ridden security giant G4S charged with guarding nation’s cash at Royal Mint Published time: 9 Jun, 2016 14:08 Get short URL © STR / AFP AddThis Sharing Buttons Share to Facebook14Share… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Grave concerns’ over G4S-run prison in Wales

Posted on June 9, 2016 by

Grave concerns’ over G4S-run prison in Wales Written by John Ashmore Posted On  7th June 2016 The Government has come under fire after an inspection of a huge privately run prison… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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From Her Majesty’s Secret Service: Queen’s former bodyguards set up private security firm

Posted on May 6, 2016 by

From Her Majesty’s Secret Service: Queen’s former bodyguards set up private security firm AN ELITE team of the Queen’s former bodyguards has formed a private company providing the “royal standard in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Hidden propaganda and British Muslims

Posted on May 5, 2016 by

Hidden propaganda and British Muslims Isis fighters pictured aboard a tank in Syria in 2014. Reader Sharhabeel Lone says it’s time the British government trusted UK Muslims rather than waging a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Justice ministry to take over Medway child jail from G4S

Posted on May 5, 2016 by

Justice ministry to take over Medway child jail from G4S Medway secure training centre has been at centre of allegations of abuse and use of excessive force by staff Medway secure… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The East India Company: The original corporate raiders

Posted on May 4, 2016 by

The East India Company: The original corporate raiders For a century, the East India Company conquered, subjugated and plundered vast tracts of south Asia. The lessons of its brutal reign have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 4, 2016 by

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How Britain funds the ‘propaganda war’ against Isis in Syria

Posted on May 3, 2016 by

How Britain funds the ‘propaganda war’ against Isis in Syria Government contractors effectively run a press office for opposition fighters but communications conceal UK’s role A Free Syrian army fighter fires… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Flagship London private prison struggles to recruit staff

Posted on April 28, 2016 by

April 25, 2016 7:35 pm Flagship London private prison struggles to recruit staff Gill Plimmer   ©Getty Serco lost the contract to run Mt Eden Prison in New Zealand One of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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