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23 Oct 2012

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BBC

G4S used force on pregnant woman at Cedars centre [UK]

A pregnant woman in a wheelchair was tipped up and had her feet held by staff as she was forcibly removed from the UK, inspectors have said. G4S staff at Cedars centre near Gatwick used substantial force with significant risk to the unborn child, the Chief Inspector of Prisons said in a report. Nick Hardwick said it was "simply not acceptable to initiate force for such purposes". G4S said its staff were concerned that the woman risked causing herself harm…Jerry Petherick, managing director of G4S custodial and detention services, said…"We will be examining how best to take forward the recommendations made following this incident, but it should be noted that the report praises staff for their exceptional level of care and the considerable steps they take to avoid the use of force."