Out of control: Reform forced removals

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About this action

Private security contractors are allegedly using excessive force and dangerous control and restraint techniques on people being removed from the UK. We’ve been told of serious failings in the training of contractors, including staff being taught techniques unsuitable for use on planes. As our spoof training video suggests, it would be funny if it weren’t true – and potentially deadly. Background information