Thousands of UK criminals hit with World Cup drinking ban: ‘One slip up could send them to jail’ (opens original article in a new tab)

The UK Ministry of Justice has enforced a World Cup drinking ban on 7,300 criminals using hi-tech ankle tags that detect alcohol consumption, aiming to reduce alcohol-fueled crime and reoffending.

• 7,300 UK criminals are under a World Cup drinking ban via alcohol-sensitive ankle tags.
• The tags monitor sweat 24/7 and alert probation officers if alcohol is consumed.
• Offenders banned from drinking have remained sober 97% of the time since the technology was introduced in 2020.