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Private firms to police UK terror laws

ELECTRONIC TAGGING The Home Office says private firms could keep tabs on suspects for less money than a high-security prison; an impact assessment is needed

THE GUARDIAN , LONDON

"To have private companies in the intelligence loop could compromise that process. The people who currently monitor electronic tags are predominantly low paid with minimal training. Do we really want national security in these hands?"

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