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    Our risk systems let us down, admits G4S boss

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    Our risk systems let us down, admits G4S boss Ashley Almanza says G4S, the world’s biggest security group, has not invested enough in its own risk management G4S’s issues have ranged… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    G4S set to expand contract despite freeze on government work

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    G4S set to expand contract despite freeze on government work Private security firm to expand capacity at immigration removal centres while being investigated by Serious Fraud Office Shiv Malik and Dawn… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Three G4S guards have been accused of forgery

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    Three G4S guards have been accused of forgery A judge condemns them for being “well aware” that official documents were altered before a trial. By Alan White Published 08 November 2013… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    G4S debacles down to undermining of firm’s values, says new boss

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    G4S debacles down to undermining of firm’s values, says new boss Ashley Almanza turns on former management while reinforcing existing strategy and outlining plans for restructuring Simon Goodley theguardian.com, Tuesday 5… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Crime victims’ personal data will be handed to outsourcing companies

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    Crime victims’ personal data will be handed to outsourcing companies James Davies 5 November 2013 ‘Putting victims first’ — that’s the government line. The UK’s largest civil service union interrogates justice privatisation.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Serco Faces Fraud Probe

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    Serco Faces Fraud Probe Nov. 4, 2013 – 03:45AM   | By ANDREW CHUTER   | A radar array is seen at RAF Flyingdales. () LONDON — The problems facing support services contractor… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Serious Fraud Office launches inquiry into G4S and Serco overcharging claims

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    Serious Fraud Office launches inquiry into G4S and Serco overcharging claims Investigation follows justice secretary’s claims that firms overcharged on electronic tagging contracts for offenders Alan Travis, home affairs editor theguardian.com,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    G4S boss braced for fireworks as investors say group is too big to handle

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    G4S boss braced for fireworks as investors say group is too big to handle The security group put the Olympics fiasco behind it, only to face further serious allegations. Ashley Almanza… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    ‘Extraordinary and disturbing’: the G4S tagging malfunction

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    Friday 01 Nov 2013 ‘Extraordinary and disturbing’: the G4S tagging malfunction Justice Secretary Chris Grayling is being asked to launch an inquiry into the malfunction of a modified  curfew tagging system… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    FCO Written Ministerial Statement on the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers Association Launch

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    Foreign & Commonwealth Office Written Ministerial Statement International Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers Association Launch 15 October 2013 The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Mark… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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