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77-year-old activist faces return to prison because her wrists are too small for electronic tag
Retired teacher Gaie Delap, of Bristol, outside the Royal Courts of Justice in central London

A 77-YEAR-OLD climate activist faces returning to prison because her wrists are too small to fit an electronic tag.

Gaie Delap was sentenced to 20 months jail time in August for taking part in a protest with Just Stop Oil (JSO) on the M25. 

Ms Delap was released in November on a home detention curfew, which requires her to wear an electronic tag.

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