1 Day
Source:
The Guardian
Watchdog Warns Electronic Tagging Unready for Early-Release Inmates
The number of people electronically monitored in England and Wales has doubled to 28,700 over five years, with projections reaching 22,000 new tags annually from 2027. A probation watchdog warned the current system is inadequate, relying heavily on staff to manually track offenders and failing to send timely alerts of breaches, which poses risks to public safety. Despite recent efforts to improve staffing and extend early releases, systemic upgrades and increased resources are needed to ensure effective supervision and public protection.
Size: 120%Text Size
Notice: This Is an AI-Generated Summary
Comments (0)