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UK: Judicial review examines alleged excessive use of force by private security guards

15 February 2013

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"Police and the UK Border Agency are investigating a complaint by a 27-year-old man who claims he was repeatedly punched by private security guards before passing out as he was forced into a potentially lethal position during a failed deportation."

See: Police investigate claims man being deported was badly beaten by guards (The Guardian)

And: Liberty brings judicial review of dangerous and excessive restraint policy (Liberty, press release)

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