In November 2023, a woman attempted to visit the imprisoned murderer Philip Patrick Westh while carrying a GPS tracker equipped with a microphone. This act led to allegations under the penal code concerning illegal communication with an inmate. However, as of Wednesday, she has been acquitted of these charges. The court found that there was significant uncertainty about whether the GPS tracker could actually serve as an effective means of communication, leading to a lack of sufficient evidence on the prosecution's part.

Philip Patrick Westh, who had been serving a life sentence for the murder of teenager Emilie Meng, as well as for the kidnapping and rape of a 13-year-old girl, has a history of violent crimes, which makes the implications of any attempt at illegal communication in the prison setting particularly serious. The judicial aspect of the case also raises questions about the legal boundaries surrounding inmate communication and the various technologies that could be involved. The court's decision to acquit based on the confusion surrounding the tracker highlights the complexities involved in enforcing laws regarding prisoner contact.

The woman involved in the case has enjoyed anonymity through a name ban throughout the proceedings, and the details surrounding this ruling, made without a hearing, might still lead to further legal considerations regarding her identity and the extent of the prohibition on naming. As the case continues to unfold, it will be essential to monitor how the legal system addresses technology's role in communication with inmates and the implications for both the justice system and societal safety.