Prisoner early releases in England and Wales due to staff shortages and tagging backlog.
Staff shortages in England and Wales have led to the early release of some prisoners, including domestic abusers, without electronic tags meant to enforce curfews or geographic restrictions. A backlog in fitting these tags has resulted in offenders being released without monitoring. The Ministry of Justice is pressuring Serco, the contractor managing the tagging system, to resolve the issue quickly to ensure victim safety and effective rehabilitation.
September 19, 2024
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