"Alcohol-driven crime causes real harm to victims and communities, and piles extra pressure on our emergency services. Tackling it head-on is vital to make our streets safer. These tags act as a physical and constant reminder to offenders that there's no room for slip-ups one drink and they could find themselves back in court or even behind bars. The tags work 24 hours a day, sending an alcohol alert to a probation officer"
"Evidence has shown that the sobriety tags have been proved effective since their launch in 2021, with offenders who have been identified as having a problem with alcohol staying sober for 97% of the days they were tagged. Some offenders felt the tags helped them improve their lifestyle. However addiction services have warned that the sobriety tags may be risky for some people with alcohol addiction if they experience withdrawal symptoms, and do not tackle the root cause of the disease."
Thousands of offenders in England and Wales will have alcohol levels tracked over the New Year period using electronic tags that measure the wearer’s sweat. Around 5,000 people released from prison or serving community sentences currently wear the devices, which aim to keep offenders sober and cut drink-fuelled reoffending. The tags operate 24/7 and send alerts to probation officers who can order court or prison returns. The devices can distinguish low-alcohol foods from intoxicating drinks. Evidence shows high compliance, but addiction services warn of withdrawal risks and that tags do not address underlying addiction causes.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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