Gaie Delap Recalled to Prison Over Tag Issues

Gaie Delap, a 77-year-old Just Stop Oil protester, has been recalled to prison after her wrists were too small for an electronic tag, which she could not wear due to a health condition. Delap was sentenced to 20 months for participating in disruptive protests on the M25 in November 2022 and was released on November 18 on a home detention curfew. When the Electronic Monitoring Service failed to fit the tag, a warrant for her arrest was issued on December 5 despite her compliance with release terms. Delap suffers from multiple health issues, including having a stroke prior to her trial, and experienced mistreatment during her previous incarceration. Just Stop Oil criticized the actions of the authorities, emphasizing Delap's motives were rooted in environmental activism rather than causing disruption. Friends and family expressed outrage over her return to prison, highlighting the perceived injustice of the situation.