Plan to stop convicted criminals using phones

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Plan to stop convicted criminals using phones

Ministry of Justice is targeting those who try to continue criminal activity while locked up.

Date - 5th January 2015
By - Ian Weinfass - Police Oracle

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New legislation will be introduced to cut off mobile phones being used in prisons. Operators will be compelled to block telephones and SIM cards by courts if they are being used in custody. The plan is due to be voted on by Members of Parliament...

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