Sadiq Khan MP, Labour’s Shadow Justice Secretary, responding to the announcement that the Serious Fraud Office is to launch an investigation into G4S, said:

“The decision by the Serious Fraud Office to launch an investigation into the G4S tagging contract is a major development. In July I wrote to the SFO, calling on them to investigate claims against G4S and to act swiftly to secure any possible evidence that might be needed. I hope that the time taken to launch this investigation hasn’t resulted in the loss of important evidence.
 
“With future Ministry of Justice contracts up for grabs, including more than £600million of probation contracts, the Government must act swiftly and bar G4S from bidding for any more until the SFO has concluded its investigation. By failing to do so, David Cameron risks undermining public confidence in our justice system.”