Electronic tagging system failing to alert authorities of probation breaches, watchdog warns

10 hours ago

Probation inspector for England and Wales says ‘clunky’ system needs huge increase in staff

The electronic tagging system that will be relied upon to monitor thousands of offenders released early from prison is failing to alert the authorities of potential breaches of conditions, a watchdog has warned.

Martin Jones, HM inspector of probation in England and Wales, said the current system relied upon hard-pressed police and probation officers looking up individual cases and then deciding whether potential breaches need to be investigated further.

Continue reading...
Click here to Read More
Previous Article
Huw Edwards criticised for entering Welsh poetry competition
Next Article
GB Snowsport loses UK Sport funding but athletes unaffected

Related World Updates:

Are you sure? You want to delete this comment..! Remove Cancel

Comments (0)

    Leave a comment