Sex offenders on parole may face GPS tracking in Japan from 2027
- Japan’s Justice Ministry plans to launch a trial to track sex offenders on parole using GPS as early as fiscal 2027.
- The trial will initially involve parolees who agree to participate in the GPS monitoring programme.
- Authorities are considering the system as a way to monitor offenders’ movements and help prevent repeat sex crimes.
- The plan is part of Japan’s broader efforts to strengthen supervision of offenders after their release from prison.
Source: japantoday.com
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