Offenders to Wear Alcohol-Monitoring Ankle Tags During World Cup
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The Ministry of Justice will issue hi-tech ankle tags to more than 7,000 offenders during the World Cup. These devices are intended to monitor and restrict alcohol consumption for individuals on community sentences or recently released from prison.
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The Ministry of Justice has announced that more than 7,000 offenders will be fitted with hi-tech ankle tags during the World Cup to monitor and limit alcohol consumption. The measure is intended to ensure compliance with drinking bans for those currently under supervision.
According to reports from the Daily Mail, these individuals include people who have been released from prison or are serving community sentences. The Independent notes that these tracking devices will be used as a method for enforcing restrictions throughout the duration of the tournament.