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UK government and G4S in court after forcing immigration detainees to defecate in front of cellmates

Posted on January 24, 2018 by

UK government and G4S in court after forcing immigration detainees to defecate in front of cellmates January 23rd, 2018 Patrick Page UK UK Immigration detainees have taken the UK government and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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A Short Analysis: What does the Private Security Sector have to offer the MOD?

Posted on January 16, 2018 by

A Short Analysis: What does the Private Security Sector have to offer the MOD? Published on Published onJune 8, 2017 Chris Shaw Security Consultant | Specialist in Physical Security Design and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Police doctor warns of more miscarriages of justice in rape cases in row over DNA testing

Posted on January 15, 2018 by

Police doctor warns of more miscarriages of justice in rape cases in row over DNA testing In a letter to The Telegraph, Dr Steven Hopkins said he feared the ‘collapse of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Government outsourcing ‘high-risk’ jobs guarding murderers and rapists at probation hostels to private firms

Posted on January 12, 2018 by

Government outsourcing ‘high-risk’ jobs guarding murderers and rapists at probation hostels to private firms Exclusive: ‘Something serious will happen,’ officers warn amid concern over quality of contracted staff Lizzie Dearden Home Affairs… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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G4S is Using Art by Detainees and Prisoners to Boost Its Public Image

Posted on December 25, 2017 by

G4S is Using Art by Detainees and Prisoners to Boost Its Public Image by Joe Lo @joeloyo Estimated read time: 5mins A drawing on the wall shows a dilapidated room. Giant eyes… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 25, 2017 by

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

Posted on December 25, 2017 by

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

Posted on December 25, 2017 by

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

Posted on December 14, 2017 by

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

Posted on December 6, 2017 by

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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