Prisons minister James Timpson discussed the potential for expanded offender tagging in lieu of prison sentences. He emphasizes a data-driven approach and acknowledges the UK's issues with recidivism. With significant corporate collaboration, including firms like Microsoft and Google, Timpson aims to leverage technology to monitor offenders effectively. While he remains committed to combating crime, critics challenge his views on excessive sentencing. With over 26% of adult offenders in England and Wales reoffending shortly after release, Timpson points out the need for addressing underlying issues like addiction and joblessness in rehabilitation efforts.
"How do we reduce re-offending? How do we deal with people's drug addiction, mental health problems, the fact that people leave prison they don't know where to live, people don't have a job?"
"I don't think I'm soft on crime at all. I think I'm pretty tough in my style. In business, I'm tough but I use the evidence - and in this job I'm using the evidence."
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