Migrants should be tagged so they can be tracked, policing chief says

Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne has called for asylum seekers to be fitted with electronic tags so they can be tracked by authorities. In a proposal aimed at improving monitoring of migrants, Bourne argued that such measures would enhance public safety and ensure compliance with immigration rules. The suggestion comes amid ongoing debates over migration policy in the UK. The Home Office responded by stating that the proposal 'would breach human rights' and is not under consideration. Bourne, a Conservative politician, made the comments in an interview with GB News published December 31, 2025, highlighting her concerns about managing the migrant population in Sussex and the broader national context.