Tech companies proposed various innovative solutions to UK ministers to tackle the ongoing crisis in the justice system, including tracking devices implanted under the skin of offenders, robots for prisoner management, and the use of driverless vehicles for transportation. These proposals were offered amid a critical shortage of prison spaces and stressed probation officers. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood advocated for collaboration between the government and tech firms to improve monitoring technologies and reduce recidivism, aiming to create what was described as a 'prison outside of prison' through modern technology.
Tracking devices inserted under offenders' skin, robots assigned to contain prisoners, and driverless vehicles were proposed to ministers by tech companies to address the UK's justice crisis.
Ministers expressed interest in wearable technologies and geolocation to build a ‘prison outside of prison’ to tackle shortages in prison places and probation officers.
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood emphasized the need for deeper collaboration with tech companies to enhance tagging and monitoring technologies for rehabilitation and crime reduction.
The Labour government seeks tech-driven solutions to improve efficiency in public services, indicating a shift towards integrating AI and advanced technologies in the criminal justice system.
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