The prison capacity crisis, the cost to taxpayers and the question of why Britain is not making better use of the prisons it already has...

Part 4 of 12 | Catch a Thief UK National Justice Investigation Electronic monitoring is playing an increasingly important role in criminal justice. But a new independent inspection has identified serious weaknesses in how monitoring information is shared, how alleged breaches are handled and how effectively the technology is integrated into probation supervision. Image: Catch a Thief UK When someone is fitted with an electronic tag, what assurance does that provide to the pub

For many people leaving custody, the next stage involves supervision in the community by the Probation Service. Its responsibilities can include monitoring compliance with licence conditions, assessing risks, supporting rehabilitation and taking action when someone’s behaviour raises concerns...