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G4S: Electronic Tagging

Question for Ministry of Justice

UIN 7748, tabled on 4 September 2017

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he has taken to improve the effectiveness of G4S in delivering electronic tagging services.

Answered on

11 September 2017

This answer is a correction from the original answer.

Electronic monitoring services in England and Wales have been provided by Capita plc since 2014. G4S, under a contract with the Department, provide the necessary hardware (electronic tags and home monitoring units) to support the service. The Department has robust processes in place to monitor and manage contractors and will not hesitate to take action when standards fall short.

Original answer

Electronic monitoring services in England and Wales have been provided by Capita plc since 2013. G4S, under a contract with the Department, provide the necessary hardware (electronic tags and home monitoring units) to support the service. The Department has robust processes in place to monitor and manage contractors and will not hesitate to take action when standards fall short.