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Who decides on GPS tags?
While courts usually order GPS tags, the police can impose them as a condition of bail or release. This means prolific shoplifters could be tagged much faster, without waiting for a full trial. This speeds up the process, aiming to deter reoffending and cut crime quickly, as seen in Bromley.
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