Question
I thank the Minister for agreeing to meet with some of my constituents, who I saw again yesterday morning. Will the Government’s inclusion of smart glasses and wearable recording technology in probation licence conditions apply to suspended sentences and community orders?
Answer
I share my hon. Friend’s concerns about the proliferation of smart glasses and other technology. He will be reassured to know that probation services can already prohibit offenders on licence from possessing and using such items, including smart glasses. I would be happy to meet with him, and I look forward to discussing further how we can ensure that the measure is truly effective and keeps the public safe.25% vibes
Verdict: AMBER (30/100)
The reply confirms that probation services can already stop people on licence from possessing smart glasses as a licence condition. It does not say whether the same restriction could apply to people on suspended sentences or community orders, which was the specific extension the question asked about. That part is left unanswered, and the reply's wording on the covered point is general, so the questioner would likely need to ask again.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether the inclusion of smart glasses and wearable recording technology in probation licence conditions will also apply to suspended sentences and community orders. | Partially Addressed | Generic | Statement 2 confirms that probation services can already prohibit licensees from possessing smart glasses, which answers the licence-condition part of the item. It says nothing about whether the same measure applies to suspended sentences or community orders, which is the specific extension the item asks about, so that part is left unanswered. |