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Thousands of offenders not wearing electronic tags
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July 10, 2026
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2:18Now PlayingAlmost 9,000 people in England and Wales who are supposed to be fitted with an electronic tag are not wearing one - according to the National Audit Office (NAO).
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The tags are used to monitor whether offenders are complying with curfews or court orders. The NAO called it "inefficient" - although the Ministry of Justice claimed the number of those without tags was far lower.
The report comes at a critical time, as the government prepares to begin releasing a raft of prisoners early - including rapists and sexual abusers - to help ease pressure on prison spaces.
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