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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Jordyn Beazley

Alleged domestic violence perpetrators to wear ankle bracelets under NSW bail reforms

NSW deputy premier Prue Car
Prue Car says it is now harder for alleged domestic violence offenders to get bail but if they do the GPS technology will monitor their movements. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAP

Alleged perpetrators charged with serious domestic violence offences in New South Wales will wear ankle bracelets and have their movements tracked around the clock if they are granted bail.

The NSW government announced the changes would take effect on Friday, and would involve corrective services electronically monitoring alleged perpetrators against geographic bail conditions using GPS technology.

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