Restriction zone scheme for offenders to start in October
A new scheme to confine violent and sexual offenders to small zones after release from prison is set to begin in October.
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The UK Ministry of Justice will implement a restriction zone scheme for violent and sexual offenders starting in October. The scheme will use GPS tags to confine offenders to zones of a few miles after their release from prison. The Times calls it 'a dangerous game of tag with criminals'.
The scheme has been criticized by survivors of violent crime. The Guardian reports that survivors have criticized the Ministry of Justice for not explaining the restriction zones. The BBC and Sky News confirm the scheme's start date and the use of GPS tags.
The Telegraph also mentions the use of GPS tags to enforce the restriction zones. The Ministry of Justice has not yet provided details on how the restriction zones will be enforced or how survivors of violent crime will be informed about the scheme.
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Who reported it (6)
- Early release scheme: Rapists and violent criminals to be confined in restriction zones monitored by satellites GB News · 1d ago
- Violent and sexual offenders to be confined to zones of 'a few miles' after release from prison Sky News · 1d ago
- GPS tag to keep sex offenders in restriction zones after release The Telegraph · 1d ago
- A dangerous game of tag with criminals The Times · 1d ago
- Survivors of violent crime criticise MoJ for not explaining offender restriction zones The Guardian · 1d ago
- Restriction zone scheme for offenders to start in October BBC · 1d ago
Questions people are asking
What is the restriction zone scheme?
The restriction zone scheme is a new initiative by the UK Ministry of Justice to confine violent and sexual offenders to small zones after their release from prison.
When will the restriction zone scheme start?
The restriction zone scheme is set to start in October.
How will the restriction zones be enforced?
The restriction zones will be enforced using GPS tags. The Ministry of Justice has not yet provided details on how the zones will be enforced or how survivors of violent crime will be informed about the scheme.
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