Tag Archives: Outsourcing/Privatization

The rise of the shadow state: What can we do about it?

Alan White Unreported Britain. The rise of the shadow state: What can we do about it? If the money doesn’t go to giants like Serco and G4S, where can it go?… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The rise of the shadow state: the truth about outsourcing

Unreported Britain. The rise of the shadow state: the truth about outsourcing Contractors like Serco, G4S and Clearel have become “too big to fail”, while it’s taxpayers’ money they’re consuming. By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Military will contract out air-to-air refuelling if Canada goes with F-35

Military will contract out air-to-air refuelling if Canada goes with F-35 Lee Berthiaume Published: December 20, 2012, 5:17 pm OTTAWA — The Canadian military has decided it will rely on the U.S., other… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Part Two: NNSA and private contractors’ “nuclear safety culture” responsible for Y-12 security breach?

Part Two: NNSA and private contractors’ “nuclear safety culture” responsible for Y-12 security breach? By Robert Lee Maril and Rachael Lee Published 21 December 2012 After Sister Susan Rice, age 82,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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NYPD for Hire

NYPD for Hire By Naomi Wolf, The Guardian 18 December 12 No one begrudges an officer doing security work in his own time, but the Paid Detail Unit creates worrying conflicts… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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A cockroach in the baby’s bottle: asylum-seeker housing by security giant G4S

A cockroach in the baby’s bottle: asylum-seeker housing by security giant G4S John Grayson 17 December 2012 Angela and her baby are among thousands of vulnerable people being forcibly re-housed as… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Court examines use of private guards in east J’lem

Court examines use of private guards in east J’lem By MELANIE LIDMAN 12/13/2012 00:55 Civil rights group aims to block use of private security guards by Jewish residents in Arab neighborhoods… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private prison firms look to cash in on Canada asylum crackdown

Private prison firms look to cash in on Canada asylum crackdown Advocates urge Canadian government not to go further down the route of privatising immigration detention Bilbo Poynter in Hamilton, Ontario… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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PCCs Clash Over Privatisation Plan

PCCs Clash Over Privatisation Plan Plans to outsource organisational support have been rejected by one commissioner while another keeps options open Police and crime commissioners have clashed over proposals to outsource… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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What Should Not Be Contracted Out: A Consequentialist Perspective

What Should Not Be Contracted Out: A Consequentialist Perspective Amos Zehavi Tel Aviv University August 19, 2012 Abstract: In what fields, if at all, is contracting out of government functions normatively… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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