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Story summary
- The UK government is advancing Sentencing Bill 2025, which introduces restriction zones for serious sexual and violent offenders, requires electronic tagging and area confinement, and provides recall for breaches.
- Victims' advocates, including Emma King (victims' advocate) whose sister was murdered, have pushed for these measures.
- Carole Gould (co-campaigner) expressed relief over increased safety as the legislation aims to enhance protections for victims.
- The bill is currently under parliamentary consideration.
