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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
National
Anahita Hossein-Pour

GPS tagging of criminals led to drop in reoffending rate, study suggests

The MoJ scheme suggested that forcing criminals to wear tracking devices on release from prison reduced reoffending (Chris Radburn/PA) - (PA Wire)

GPS tagging of criminals leaving prison has led to a drop in the rate of reoffending, according to a study.

A Ministry of Justice pilot scheme, which targeted male offenders who committed burglary, theft and robbery, suggested that forcing criminals to wear the tracking devices on release from prison meant they were less likely to commit further offences.

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