In forceImmigration and integration
New rules on GPS electronic tags for foreign nationals who have breached reporting requirements
Official title (in Danish): Bekendtgørelse om elektronisk kontrol (GPS-fodlænke) som obligatorisk retsfølge til en straf for overtrædelse af kontrol- og motivationsfremmende foranstaltninger
In short
Reading time: 1 min- What it sets out:
- The executive order sets out how a GPS electronic tag is fitted and worn by a foreign national who has been ordered to wear one.
- It describes the foreign national's duties, how they are monitored, the day from which the period of the order is counted, and the penalty for intentional breach.
- When: The executive order entered into force on 15 October 2026.
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Source: Retsinformation.dk
Translated from Danish · The Danish version and the original source apply.
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- Issued · 13 October 2026
- Published in the Danish Law Gazette (Lovtidende) · 14 October 2026
- In force · 15 October 2026