Minister of Equality minimizes the controversy surrounding the wearers' bracelets for abusers, asserting that only a minor fraction, 1%, have yet to be found guilty
In a recent turn of events, the Spanish government has found itself under scrutiny due to technical glitches in the GPS ankle bracelets used to monitor abusers. The glitches, attributed to the change of contract of the bracelets, have raised concerns about the effectiveness and reliability of the system.
Yolanda Díaz, the Minister of Labour, has assured that necessary measures have been taken to address the issue, implying that even in the case of the glitches, everything can fail. However, the opposition, led by Alberto Núñez Feijóo, has been quick to criticise the government for its handling of the situation.
Feijóo claims that the government was warned about the risks of changing the devices and that these warnings were not heeded. He has demanded resignations in the Ministry of Equality, citing the "yes is yes" law as a point of contention.
The "yes is yes" law, designed to protect women, has been criticised for its perceived lack of effectiveness. The reduction of sentences in the law, despite being warned that it would happen, has been a point of criticism for the opposition. Feijóo has demanded that the government at least "spare the feminist lessons".
Esther Muñoz, the spokeswoman for the Popular Group in Congress, has recalled that "no one has taken responsibility" for the reduction of sentences in the "yes is yes" law. She has also emphasised that the glitches in the GPS ankle bracelets have led to dismissals and acquittals, putting lives at risk.
It is important to note that the functionality of these tracking devices is only accessible for registered users, or subscribers, depending on the source. There are approximately 5,000 tracking devices for abusers in Spain out of the 100,000 cases of women abused registered in the VioGen system.
The glitches, which were resolved in January this year, affected approximately 1% of the cases involving abusers' tracking devices. The data was transferred between contractors when the errors occurred.
The minister who warned about technical errors in the GPS ankle bracelets of offenders is Nancy Faeser, and these errors were resolved approximately three years ago. The General Council of the Judiciary also warned the government about the risks.
As the situation continues to unfold, the Spanish government faces increased pressure to address the issues and ensure the safety and protection of women. The opposition, led by Feijóo, has been relentless in its criticism, demanding accountability and action. The government, on the other hand, maintains that necessary measures have been taken to resolve the issue.
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