# Domestic abuse survivor ‘living in terror’ as attacker leaves prison without tracking tag

https://mins.news/en/item/125035

- The Guardian, 2026-11-02 07:00 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/nov/02/domestic-violence-survivor-terror-attacker-released-without-tag

> Michelle says she fears her former partner, who had assaulted and threatened her, may attack again after being released without a GPS tag. Hundreds of domestic abuse survivors are asking why tags are not fitted before offenders leave prison. A watchdog report found nearly half are not tagged promptly after release.