Last updated: 16 January 2026
HDC (Home Detention Curfew)
Also known as:
“The Tag”
“Tag”
“Tagging”
A scheme allowing eligible prisoners to be released early to serve the remainder of their sentence at home, wearing an electronic tag.
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HDC (Home Detention Curfew)
ROTL (Release on Temporary Licence)
A scheme allowing eligible prisoners to leave prison temporarily for specific purposes such as work, education, or family visits.