(not satire - it's SERCO!)
Sometimes I read something which makes my jaw drop. And this one seems to have passed most people by.
A recent report highlighted how detainees at Yarl's Wood immigration centre face sexual abuse by guards employed by SERCO.
Here's a Guardian article about it:
Detainees at Yarl's Wood immigration centre 'facing sexual abuse'
The whole report is pretty depressing but it was a comment on the allegations by the UK Border Agency's professional standards unit which made my jaw drop.
It said the alleged victim did not indicate to investigators that her sexual contact with guards was "anything other than consensual".
Anything other than consensual? How can sexual relations between an inmate under lock and key and her guard be 'consensual'?
SERCO even admit three of its Yarl's Wood guards have been dismissed after allegations of "sexually inappropriate behaviour" with inmates.
I suppose most people would regard rape as being a bit more than "sexually inapproriate behaviour."
But only dismissed? Why not prosecuted?
Clearly - under UK law - rape is considered to be consensual now if it's between an inmate and a SERCO employee.
Related articles by Tom Pride:
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Third-World Britain – over 25% of parents struggling to feed kids during school holidays
A4e Claims Success In Getting Taxpayers Money Off Benefits & Into Its Own Pockets
Workfare = Workhouse?
Did you know the government is subsidising McDonald’s with taxpayers money – your money?
The government has finally done something so outrageous even I can’t be bothered to satirise it
Struggling to find words to describe this government? Here’s a list to help you.
Department of Work & Pensions – Death No Reason Not To Be Classified As ‘Fit For Work’
Government – Light-Touch Regulation Of The Disabled To Blame For Economic Crisis
