WA’s New Bill Brings Tough Penalties for Removing Electronic Bracelets

Published on March 20, 2024

Western Australia’s government has passed a bill that will imprison offenders who remove electronic monitoring bracelets for a minimum of six months, tripling the existing penalty for the offence. The Sentence Administration Amendment (Monitoring Equipment) Bill 2023, passed through Parliament on March 19, mandates a maximum penalty of up to 36 months imprisonment or a $36,000 (US$23,500) fine. Ankle bracelets have become a widely used tool for correctional service and police to monitor offenders on bail, parole, or as an alternative to incarceration, allowing authorities to track their movements and ensure compliance with court orders. However, recent incidents in Western Australia have raised concerns about the reliability of these devices, with reports of ankle bracelets being cut off or malfunctioning, leading to individuals going unmonitored....

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