Amnesty calls for complete overhaul of enforced removals by private security companies: Amnesty International: 07 July 2011
The UK Government must conduct a complete and radical overhaul of the current system of enforced removals from the UK, according to a new briefing and campaign launched today (7 July) by Amnesty International UK.
Private security companies, contracted by the UK Government, have reportedly used dangerous and improper control and restraint techniques. In the 2010 case of Jimmy Mubenga at least, these appear to have resulted in someoneās death. One such technique was nick-named by contractors āCarpet Karaokeā, as it involved forcing an individualās face down towards the carpet with such force that they were only able to scream inarticulately ālike a bad karaoke singerā. It involves the seated detainee being handcuffed, with a tight seatbelt through the cuffs and their head pushed down between their legs. There is a serious risk of death by positional asphyxia when this technique is used. Continue reading “UK: Ill-trained, dangerous and unaccountable”