Guidance

Electronic monitoring devices: installation and removal

Detention services order 05/2014 about the installation and removal of electronic monitoring devices from detainees.

• From: Home Office and Immigration Enforcement
• Published: 13 January 2012
• Last updated: 25 June 2026
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  1. 25 June 2026

     Updated to the latest version of the guidance.

  2. 6 February 2023

     Guidance updated to reflect the expansion of GPS electronic monitoring into Scotland and Northern Ireland.

  3. 7 June 2022

     Updated guidance to include DET and Compliance Teams and their responsibilities, and processes for sealing tags, local recording requirements and forwarding sealed tags in the post.

  4. 16 December 2016

     Updated guidance.

  5. 2 July 2014

     Updated guidance.

  6. 13 January 2012

     First published.

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Home Office detention services order about the installation and removal of electronic monitoring devices from detainees before they are removed from the UK or when no longer permitted or required.