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Tag Archives: United Kingdom
Government ready to bite the bullet on arms buying
The Times (London) June 10, 2013 Monday Government ready to bite the bullet on arms buying Robert Lea Pg. 39 The privatisation of arms procurement will take a big step forward… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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G4S and their human rights problem
G4S and their human rights problem Clare Sambrook 6 June 2013 Subjects: G4S: securing whose world? Protesters disrupt security company’s annual meeting. A jury questions the death of a detainee. Spooks… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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UK Pursues Another Big Privatization Plan for MoD
UK Pursues Another Big Privatization Plan for MoD Jun. 1, 2013 – 11:40AM | By ANDREW CHUTER LONDON — The final stage in transforming how Britain’s Defence Ministry manages everything from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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G4S Face Storm of Protest at Annual Meeting
G4S Face Storm of Protest at Annual Meeting Published on Tuesday, 04 June 2013 12:22 On Thursday 6th June 2013, executives and shareholders attending the G4S’ Annual General Meeting (AGM) will… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Hillsborough anger over G4S role in inquiry
By Steve Graves Hillsborough anger over G4S role in inquiry 1 Jun 2013 12:07 Adverts begin for staff to work on ‘major inquiry’ but families are totally opposed to any involvement… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
UK Pursues Another Big Privatization Plan for MoD
UK Pursues Another Big Privatization Plan for MoD Jun. 1, 2013 – 11:40AM | By ANDREW CHUTER LONDON — The final stage in transforming how Britain’s Defence Ministry manages everything… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Privatising the courts system: the public are not customers, they are citizens
guardian.co.uk May 29, 2013 Wednesday Privatising the courts system: the public are not customers, they are citizens BYLINE: Sarah Vine (barrister)guardian.co.uk ABSTRACT Sarah Vine: Her Majesty’s Courts & Tribunals Service is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Olympic bunglers G4S recruit for Hillsborough inquiry
Olympic bunglers G4S recruit for Hillsborough inquiry Clare Sambrook 30 May 2013 Outsourcing giant G4S seeks retired police officers to investigate Britain’s worst football disaster — for £14 an hour. Security company… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
G4S accused of holding South African prisoners in isolation illegally
G4S accused of holding South African prisoners in isolation illegally Confidential government report lists 62 inmates held in single cells for up to three years, with some denied medication Ruth Hopkins… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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G4S contract to run sexual assault referral centres damned
G4S contract to run sexual assault referral centres damned Campaigners criticise ‘sell-off’ of sensitive services to private company that bungled Olympics security contract Alan Travis, home affairs editor The Guardian, Friday… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading