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Facial recognition technology to help in fight against prison drug trafficking
Justice Secretary announces successful trial of new biometric technology.
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Justice Secretary David Gauke sets out long-term for justice
David Gauke today (18 February 2019) set out his vision for a “smart” justice system to reduce reoffending, protect the public and ensure serious criminals receive the punishment they deserve.
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Justice Secretary unveils GPS tag rollout to better protect victims
David Gauke announces national roll out of new GPS tags which will provide 24/7 location monitoring of offenders.
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“Significant progress” made at 10 of most challenging prisons
Minister Rory Stewart has hailed the “significant progress” made at some of the country’s toughest jails, six months on from the launch of his ‘10 prisons project’.
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‘Upskirting’ now a specific crime as bill receives Royal Assent
‘Upskirting’ perpetrators face two years in prison and being placed on the sex offenders register, as a new law making the act a specific criminal offence is expected to receive Royal Assent today (Tuesday 12 February).
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Chief Executive of HM Prison and Probation Service: next appointment
Dr Jo Farrar has been appointed as the next Chief Executive of HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS).
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