Watchdogs have uncovered a multitude of failings in electronic tagging schemes, despite Labour claiming the technology will keep the public safe as it lets tens of thousands of criminals out of jail.
A major inspection report by HM Inspectorate of Probation and HM Inspectorate of Constabulary said shortcomings in the tagging programme are ‘leaving victims and the public at risk’.
The Conservatives said watchdogs had exposed Labour’s ‘lies’ by revealing the ‘lack of real consequences’ faced by criminals who breach tagging orders.
The report found that complexities in the tagging systems mean it is difficult for probation officers to even keep track of
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