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flag UK proposes naming and photographing offenders doing community work to boost transparency, sparking concerns over stigma and rehabilitation.

flag The UK government is proposing legislation to allow probation officers in England and Wales to publicly name and photograph individuals completing unpaid community work, such as cleaning streets or removing graffiti, as part of a broader effort to increase transparency and public confidence in community sentences. flag The move, part of a sentencing bill, aims to strengthen accountability and expand alternatives to prison, with nearly 5 million hours of community work completed in the year to April 2024. flag However, the plan has sparked criticism from probation officials and advocacy groups, who warn it could discourage participation, harm rehabilitation, and cause emotional distress to offenders and their families. flag Concerns include increased stigma, potential risks to vulnerable individuals, and the negative impact of visible uniforms already reported by the Ministry of Justice. flag Exemptions are included for cases where public disclosure may pose risks.

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