{"id":316861,"date":"2024-11-20T20:11:35","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T14:41:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=316861"},"modified":"2024-11-21T12:11:50","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T06:41:50","slug":"electronic-tracking-solution-for-prison-overcrowding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/electronic-tracking-solution-for-prison-overcrowding\/","title":{"rendered":"Electronic Tracking: Solution for Prison Overcrowding"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Source<\/strong>: The post Electronic Tracking: Solution for Prison Overcrowding has been created, based on the article \u201cPrison tag: Tracking devices may be used if they aid bail, help free up jail space<\/strong>\u201d published in \u201cThe Hindu<\/strong>\u201d on 20th November 2024<\/p>\n

UPSC Syllabus Topic<\/strong>: GS Paper2-Governance- Prison Reforms<\/p>\n

Context<\/strong>: The article discusses using electronic tracking devices for parolees and undertrials to reduce prison overcrowding. It highlights potential benefits, privacy concerns, and legal guidelines. Compact, cost-effective trackers could ensure safety, reduce costs, and prevent rights violations while addressing stigmatization. Electronic Tracking: Solution for Prison Overcrowding<\/strong><\/p>\n

For detailed information on Issues Related to Prisons and Prison Reforms <\/strong>read this article here<\/a><\/p>\n

What is the Proposal for Electronic Tracking?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. Purpose<\/strong>: Introduce electronic tracking devices to monitor parolees and undertrials, reducing prison overcrowding.<\/li>\n
  2. Pilot Programme<\/strong>: Supreme Court\u2019s Centre for Research and Planning suggests testing trackers for low risk undertrials.<\/li>\n
  3. Legislative Backing<\/strong>: The Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2023, allows parole if prisoners agree to wear trackers, with leave revocable for violations.<\/li>\n
  4. Odisha Example<\/strong>: Odisha was the first state to propose tamper-proof trackers for undertrials accused of non-heinous offenses, aiming to reduce congestion.<\/li>\n
  5. Prison Overcrowding<\/strong>: As of December 31, 2022, India\u2019s prisons housed 573,220 inmates, exceeding capacity by 31.4%.<\/li>\n
  6. Benefits<\/strong>: Trackers can lower administrative costs, prevent violations, and improve safety, provided they are used with consent and safeguards for privacy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What Are the Concerns with Electronic Tracking?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    1. Privacy Violation<\/strong>: The Supreme Court has raised concerns about privacy infringement. It disapproved of a bail condition requiring an accused to share their location via Google Maps earlier this year.<\/li>\n
    2. Lack of Guidelines<\/strong>: There are no clear guidelines or minimum standards for using electronic tracking without violating prisoners\u2019 rights.<\/li>\n
    3. Potential Misuse<\/strong>: Without proper safeguards, electronic tracking may lead to excessive surveillance or stigmatization.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      How Could Electronic Tracking Be Implemented Effectively?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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      1. To avoid stigmatization and ensure compliance, trackers should be compact and discreet.<\/li>\n
      2. They should prevent parolees from approaching victims or crime-related locations, balancing safety and privacy rights.<\/li>\n
      3. Clear guidelines should address privacy and rights concerns. Pilot programs can test the technology’s effectiveness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Question for practice:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Evaluate the potential benefits and challenges of implementing electronic tracking devices for parolees and undertrials to address prison overcrowding.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Source: The post Electronic Tracking: Solution for Prison Overcrowding has been created, based on the article \u201cPrison tag: Tracking devices may be used if they aid bail, help free up jail space\u201d published in \u201cThe Hindu\u201d on 20th November 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-Governance- Prison Reforms Context: The article discusses using electronic tracking devices… Continue reading Electronic Tracking: Solution for Prison Overcrowding<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10320,"featured_media":316948,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1230],"tags":[300,212,10498],"class_list":["post-316861","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-9-pm-daily-articles","tag-governance","tag-gs-paper-2","tag-the-hindu","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Electronic-Tracking.png?fit=1280%2C853&ssl=1","views":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/316861","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10320"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=316861"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/316861\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/316948"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=316861"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=316861"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=316861"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}