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<p>The Government has made clear our concerns about Israel’s treatment of Palestinian
detainees in meetings with G4S. The UK also considers that Israel’s detention of Palestinian
prisoners within Israel is contrary to Article 76 of the Fourth Geneva Convention
and have clearly stated this position to Israeli officials. International law does
not impose direct obligations on corporations. However, the Government encourages
British companies to show respect for human rights in their operations in the UK and
internationally. On 21 April 2013, G4S publicly confirmed that they would not renew
a number of security contracts in the West Bank ‘to ensure that G4S Israel business
practices remain in line with our own business ethics policy’. These include the servicing
of security equipment at Ofer Military Prison, at West Bank checkpoints and at a police
station in the contentious E-1 area of Jerusalem.</p><p> </p>
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