Some prisoners released early as part of Labour's bid to ease overcrowding in jails have not yet been fitted with electronic tags with warnings of 'a disaster waiting to happen'
Daily MailSome prisoners released early as part of Labour's efforts to ease overcrowding in jails have not yet been fitted with electronic tags, it has been revealed. Some 1,700 prisoners were released early from their sentences last week in the first phase of the Government's plan to tackle prison overcrowding. Some 1,700 prisoners were released early from their sentences last week in the first phase of the Government's plan to tackle prison overcrowding If released offenders are not fitted with ankle tags, they can not be monitored to ensure they are meeting their licence conditions. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood was reported to be 'furious' over the delays, which the Government has blamed on security contractor Serco If released offenders are not fitted with ankle tags, they can not be monitored to ensure they are meeting their licence conditions.
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