David Barrett

The Ministry of Justice has admitted for the first time that 5,450 offenders were not wearing the electronic monitoring devices at the end of March, despite having been ordered to do so.

David Barrett Home Affairs Editor Thousands of criminals who were supposed to be electronically tagged are not having the devices fitted in a major new scandal.

Thousands of criminals placed on electronic monitoring schemes never even get a tag fitted in the Ministry of Justice's chaotic, under-performing system, it has emerged.

David Barrett Home Affairs Editor Labour's soft justice programme has been left in tatters after watchdogs warned the public are being put at risk by major problems with electronic tagging.

In an extraordinarily risky journey, the migrants were picked up mid-Channel after leaving France on Friday.

The state-of-the-art technology, provided by the UK taxpayer, is helping authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina monitor remote terrain, including mine-infested forest.

Thailand's northeast is strengthening its MICE credentials through improved connectivity, modern venues, local partnerships and authentic cultural

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's spokesman refused to rule out removing Ahmed to another state - not yet named - if he cannot be deported to Pakistan.

Iran 's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will be banned by Sir Keir Starmer under new powers fast-tracked through Parliament.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood admitted it 'does not guarantee his removal' because his home nation Pakistan is refusing to take him back, and MPs heard it will take a year to bring into force.