Delays in fitting electronic tags putting victims at risk, report finds
Summary
A report found that almost half of electronic tags used to track offenders in England and Wales are fitted late, which could put victims at risk. Delays of up to five months occur, leading to repeated rule-breaking by offenders before monitoring begins.Key Facts
- Only 55% of GPS and radio frequency tags and 60% of alcohol monitoring tags are fitted on time.
- Some offenders wait up to five months to get their electronic tags.
- Delays increase the chance that offenders break the law again before being monitored.
- Electronic monitoring helps track offenders’ curfews and conditions ordered by courts or prisons.
- The government is expanding the tagging program with £100 million in funding.
- About 27,847 people had tagging orders in England and Wales as of June 2026.
- Data from tags is often underused, with serious violations investigated in less than half of cases.
- New laws will release more prisoners early, most of whom will require electronic tags.
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