The Government has made clear our concerns about Israel\u2019s treatment of Palestinian detainees in meetings with G4S. The UK also considers that Israel\u2019s 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 \u2018to ensure that G4S Israel business practices remain in line with our own business ethics policy\u2019. 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>
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