Justice Minister Alex Davies-Jones announced new government measures aimed at enhancing the safety of domestic abuse survivors, including the introduction of 'restriction zones' for perpetrators.

These proposed zones will utilize GPS tracking technology to establish 'virtual boundaries' for offenders, with serious penalties for those who breach these restrictions.

Probation officers will collaborate with survivors to identify specific locations that offenders will be banned from, ensuring tailored safety measures based on individual circumstances.

Survivor Leanne shared her personal experience, emphasizing the need for restriction zones near schools and local areas where she frequently encountered her abuser despite having restraining orders.

Reality star Georgia Harrison, a campaigner against violence towards women, supported the initiative, arguing that it could significantly enhance survivors' safety by placing movement restrictions on perpetrators.

Harrison also advocated for greater accountability from social media platforms in preventing online abuse, which disproportionately affects domestic abuse victims.

While Leanne is hopeful about the government's approach, she remains skeptical due to past disappointments from previous administrations.

Concerns have been raised by the victims' commissioner regarding the capacity of the Probation Service to manage the anticipated surge in tagged offenders, as tens of thousands may be affected.

Amy Glover, director of the domestic abuse charity Advance, expressed cautious optimism about the initiative but stressed the importance of effective monitoring and intervention processes for offenders.

The government's initiative is part of a broader overhaul of the prison system to address overcrowding, which may include earlier releases for violent offenders and an investment of £700 million for probation services.

The victims minister aims to incorporate survivor feedback into the justice system to improve protections and support for domestic abuse victims.

Davies-Jones emphasized the need for strong safeguards to help victims regain confidence in their daily lives, highlighting the importance of real-time monitoring.