Tagging, curfews? I'm a bit confused. Explain. Curfew orders that are backed by electronic monitoring, or tagging, mean an individual can be obliged to remain at their home or place of curfew for up to 12 hours a day over a period of up to six months. The tag involves the fitting of a small electronic device on to the ankle or wrist of the offender.
This then transmits signals to a monitoring unit installed at the place of curfew. This is connected through a normal telephone line to a monitoring centre, which is run by a private company.
Why does the Government like them? The theory is that short custodial sentences are no use to man nor beast because they disrupt the work and family life of offenders, and do nothing to rehabilitate people. Ministers believe that by keeping individuals at home you disrupt offending patterns and bring stability.
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