The government will consider making convicted sex offenders wear GPS tracking devices in an effort to strengthen measures that prevent recidivism, a source familiar with the matter said Wednesday.
The idea, along with tougher punishments for school teachers who commit sexually lewd acts, was added to a draft policy plan the government aims to submit at a meeting Thursday arranged to discuss steps against sexual violence and crimes, the source said.
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