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Scotland to pilot GPS tracking for bail from 2027

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 10:51 PM UTC · How we work

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First Minister John Swinney announced a GPS tracking pilot for bail individuals in central Scotland next year.
The pilot will operate in the Tayside, Fife and Central sheriffdoms.
Sheriff Principal Gillian Anne Wade KC will lead implementation of the pilot.
Regulations will be presented to parliament before the October recess, targeting a 2027 rollout.
Critics say Scotland has used GPS equipment far less than many other countries.

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First Minister John Swinney announced a GPS tracking pilot for bail individuals in central Scotland next year.
The pilot will operate in the Tayside, Fife and Central sheriffdoms.
Sheriff Principal Gillian Anne Wade KC will lead implementation of the pilot.
Regulations will be presented to parliament before the October recess, targeting a 2027 rollout.
Critics say Scotland has used GPS equipment far less than many other countries.