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Article

5 Oct 2007

Author:
Robert Verkaik, Independent [UK]

British guards 'assault and racially abuse' deportees

Hundreds of failed asylum-seekers deported from the United Kingdom have been beaten and racially abused by British escort teams who are paid to take them back to their home countries...In nearly every case, the allegation of mistreatment is made against private security contractors employed by the Government...Three security firms are on the Government's approved list for the forced removal of failed asylum-seekers...A spokesman said Group 4- Securicor was aware of complaints made but said they had never been proven – adding the company would condemn any such action. GEO and International Training Academy both declined to comment. [also refers to Kenya Airways]