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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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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 You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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

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    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 subscribe  

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

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    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

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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 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

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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 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

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    Search and Rescue Essential Equipment: Privatization and Innovation Driving Quality

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    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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