Tag Archives: United Kingdom

Soldiers of Misfortune: The Angolan Civil War, the British Mercenary Intervention, and UK policy towards Southern Africa, 1975-6

Posted on January 2, 2017 by

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G4S should be a failed company by now. But the government won’t allow it

Posted on December 23, 2016 by

G4S should be a failed company by now. But the government won’t allow it Despite a litany of failures, most recently losing control of HMP Birmingham, G4S continues to be bailed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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UK Mercenaries Fighting Daesh Should Not Be Punished – Ex-Special Forces Officer

Posted on December 20, 2016 by

UK Mercenaries Fighting Daesh Should Not Be Punished – Ex-Special Forces Officer © Photo: Youtube/PressTV Documentaries Europe 16:37 20.12.2016(updated 16:38 20.12.2016) Get short URL 0 14420 Former UK servicemen who have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Adam Smith and the British East India Company: a perspective on competitiveness

Posted on December 15, 2016 by

Adam Smith and the British East India Company: a perspective on competitiveness April 30, 2015   2   0 Blog, Race to the Bottom This blog was originally posted at Fools’ Gold, a project supported… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The implications of privatised policing in the UK

Posted on December 8, 2016 by

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G4S and Serco facing losses after Government extends asylum seeker contracts

Posted on December 8, 2016 by

G4S and Serco facing losses after Government extends asylum seeker contracts 0 Comments Hundreds of thousands of people have made treacherous journeys to Europe since the contracts were signed in 2012 … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Regulation of the Private Military and Security Sector: Is the UK Fulfilling its Human Rights Duties?

Posted on December 5, 2016 by

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Tory Michael Gove defended private jail firm G4S without mentioning it’s still under a fraud probe

Posted on November 28, 2016 by

Tory Michael Gove defended private jail firm G4S without mentioning it’s still under a fraud probe The Tory Justice Secretary made the omission as he declined Labour’s calls for a wider… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Stand-off with prison profiteers at the Tower of London

Posted on November 28, 2016 by

Stand-off with prison profiteers at the Tower of London Marienna Pope-Weidemann reports on disruption at the European Custody and Detention Summit 17 November 2016 The Tower of London has been a tourist… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ex-child soldiers to sue UK firm that hired them to be mercenaries in Iraq

Posted on November 18, 2016 by

Ex-child soldiers to sue UK firm that hired them to be mercenaries in Iraq The two men, who were under 13 when they fought in Sierra Leone, allege Aegis Defence Services… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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