force feed


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mechanical system of lubricating internal combustion engines in which a pump forces oil into the engine bearings

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7DAYS was unable to confirm with prison authorities whether it is their policy to force feed people whose lives are in danger due to hunger striking.
Allans lawyer, Jamil al-Khatib, reported that the Israeli military prosecutor notified him of their intention to turn Saturday evening to central military court to attain a ruling to immediately force feed Allan.
"We believe it's wrong to force feed at any time but it is particularly upsetting to do it through Ramadan," spokesman of the largest US Muslim civil rights and advocacy group, the Council On American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) told the Guardian.
If Brady had proved he was sane, he could move from high security Ashworth Hospital, in Maghull, Merseyside, to a conventional prison, where the authorities would not be able to force feed him.
Activist Claire Williams, dressed in evening wear and wearing gory fake blood makeup, was tied to a chair while fellow protester Kevin White, dressed as a waiter, put a tube in her mouth and pretended to force feed her grain.
"When they force feed us in Camp 6, they shackle our feet with metal chains and shackle our arms and hands to stomach with metal chains.
I asked whether it was her first time ever to force feed someone.
However, Brady's solicitor Mr Robin Makin says the hospital has no right to force feed Brady, who claims his human rights have been infringed.
He said after considering Brady's physical, psychiatric and legal position, a decision was made to force feed him.
"He is 61 and if you haven't eaten for a month it has an effect on your body, and so obviously they are concerned that if they don't force feed him he will be dead.