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A recent report by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Probation (HMIP) has uncovered significant delays in fitting electronic tags on offenders in England and Wales, putting victims at risk. The report found that nearly half of the electronic tags used to monitor offenders' movements are not fitted on time, with some offenders waiting up to five months for the necessary equipment. Only 55% of GPS and radio frequency tags were fitted promptly, while 60% of alcohol monitoring tags were fitted on time. The delays have led to repeated breaches of court and prison orders, as offenders remain unmonitored for extended periods. The Ministry of Justice has stated that the government is delivering the 'biggest expansion of tagging in British history' with £100 million in funding, part of the Sentencing Act 2026 aimed at easing prison pressures by managing more offenders in the community. However, HM Chief Inspector of Probation, Martin Jones CBE, warned that electronic monitoring creates a 'false sense of assurance' if not matched by effective professional practice. He emphasized that expanding tagging programmes without addressing their weaknesses risks 'overpromising and underdelivering on public protection.' The report also highlighted that data from the tags is often underused, with major violations only being addressed in 46% of relevant cases. Additionally, inspectors found little evidence that electronic monitoring is consistently used to promote behaviour change among offenders. Victims' Commissioner Claire Waxman OBE stressed that victims need to be informed immediately if tagging is delayed, as this could give a 'false sense of security.' She expressed concerns about the 'overstretched' probation services' ability to handle breaches effectively. The report further noted that while the government has increased tag installation rates by nearly 50% since 2024, with a total of 27,847 people receiving tagging orders as of June 2026, the system's effectiveness remains compromised by these delays and underutilization of monitoring data. The Ministry of Justice maintains that public protection is their priority, citing their £700 million investment in probation and community services, including the recruitment of 2,300 trainee officers over the past two years and an additional 1,300 this year. Despite these efforts, the report underscores the urgent need for improvements in the timely fitting of tags and the effective use of monitoring data to ensure the safety of victims and the successful rehabilitation of offenders.

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