Under-fire security firm SERCO have been slapped with a six-figure fine for letting prisoners out of jail without fitting them with the proper tags afterwards, LBC can reveal.
Ministers dragged them in for a dressing down after it was revealed that some offenders, including convicted domestic abusers, had not been fitted with tags when they came out of prison.The firm blamed a shortage of tags - and said they were only able to prioritise tagging based on the perceived risk of the offender.But Ministry of Justice insiders had also pointed the finger at a lack of staff available to carry out the tagging, too.
Despite releasing thousands of prisoners early this month, and with another 2,000 to be let out in the coming weeks, ministers fear they could only have until next summer before spaces run out again.Insiders are concerned about extra pressure from those who plead not guilty to riots-related offences, which are expected to appear in court from January. LBC understands David Gauke, the former Tory Justice Secretary is set to lead the sentencing review, which will kick off next month.
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