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- Here and There with Dave Marash, February 3, 2015
- Sep. 2, 2014 Al Jazeera English segment on Blackwater trial - Comment by David Isenberg
- Jan 2, 2010, Al Jazzeera (English), re Judge Urbina’s dismissal of charges against Blackwater contractors
- June 28, 2010. heard in “Controversy over CIA Blackwater contract,” The World
- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
- Outsourcing War and Peace – Video
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Tag Archives: United Kingdom
G4S could be put in charge of guarding MPs in bid to slash costs
By Vincent Moss G4S could be put in charge of guarding MPs in bid to slash costs 11 Aug 2013 00:00 The drastic move is one option being considered before the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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‘Penny drops’ and G4S pulls out of electronic tagging contract bid
‘Penny drops’ and G4S pulls out of electronic tagging contract bid Both G4S and Serco were accused of overcharging the government by tens of millions of pounds By Derek du Preez… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private prison opened with unfinished cells and no toilet paper
The Times (London) August 12, 2013 Monday Edition 2; National Edition Private prison opened with unfinished cells and no toilet paper Richard Ford Pg. 14 Britain’s newest privately run Jail opened… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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British firm to guard EU diplomats in Beirut
British firm to guard EU diplomats in Beirut 12.08.13 @ 09:28 BRUSSELS – The EU foreign service has hired British firm G4S to guard its diplomats in Lebanon, amid increasing sectarian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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‘Pervasive racism’ among G4S, says Jimmy Mubenga coroner
‘Pervasive racism’ among G4S, says Jimmy Mubenga coroner Report outlines recommendations in how govt deports people after unlawful killing of Angolan Written by Jermaine Haughton 07/08/2013 08:00 AM UNLAWFULLY KILLED: Jimmy… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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GCHQ guards consider strike action over pay dispute with G4S
GCHQ guards consider strike action over pay dispute with G4S Army may patrol spy centre as talks collapse with PCS union chief, Mark Serwotka, criticising security firm for failing staff Rajeev… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Why the Jimmy Mubenga case won’t be a watershed moment for government outsourcing
New Statesman Alan White Unreported Britain Why the Jimmy Mubenga case won’t be a watershed moment for government outsourcing The unlawful killing of Angolan deportee Jimmy Mubenga by three G4S security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Olympic security firm G4S pulls out of tagging contract after charging for dead offenders
Olympic security firm G4S pulls out of tagging contract after charging for dead offenders PRIVATE security giant G4S has pulled out of bidding for a new tagging criminals contracts after it… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Jimmy Mubenga: coroner finds “pervasive racism” among G4S guards
Jimmy Mubenga: coroner finds “pervasive racism” among G4S guards It’s vital to draw the link between tragedies like the death of Mubenga and the way immigrants are discussed in the media… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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G4S did not declare company name on planning applications
G4S did not declare company name on planning applications Controversial contractor accused of trying to remain under the public’s radar by submitting the applications in the name of a staff member… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading