Delays in fitting electronic tags putting victims at risk, report finds
Only 55% of GPS and radio frequency tags were fitted on time, while 60% of alcohol monitoring tags were fitted promptly, according to the report's findings.A Ministry of Justice spokesperson said the government was delivering the "biggest expansion of tagging in British history" with £100 million in funding. Most will require tagging.Related topicsCrimeMore on this storyThousands of offenders not wearing electronic tags, report saysPublished10 JulyPlan to tag and track prolific shoplifters in CroydonPublished16 SeptemberEarly release scheme risks more serious crimes, probation chief inspector warnsPublished12 August
- ▪Only 55% of GPS and radio frequency tags were fitted on time, while 60% of alcohol monitoring tags were fitted promptly, according to the report's findings.A Ministry of Justice spokesperson said the government was delivering the "biggest e
- ▪Most will require tagging.Related topicsCrimeMore on this storyThousands of offenders not wearing electronic tags, report saysPublished10 JulyPlan to tag and track prolific shoplifters in CroydonPublished16 SeptemberEarly release scheme ris
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Delays in fitting electronic tags putting victims at risk, report findsImage source, Getty ImagesByAdina CampbellUK correspondentPublished2 minutes agoAlmost half of electronic tags used to track offenders' movements are not fitted on time, with significant delays putting victims in England and Wales at risk, a report has found.The report by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Probation (HMIP) says some criminals are waiting up to five months to be fitted with a tag, leading to repeated breaches of court and prison orders.
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