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offender

[uh-fen-der] / əˈfɛn dər /


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There are currently 100 artists participating from 37 prisons and young offender institutions across England and Wales and more than 1,500 pieces of art were waiting to be uploaded and sold online.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

There were 2,891 recalls because an offender faced further charges between January and March 2026, a 23% rise on the same period in 2025.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

A fifth man - Kassam Tarmahoomed, 21 - has been charged with assisting an offender, police said.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

That’s like staying in the dugout during a bench-clearing brawl then offering the offender a handshake.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

“We call this Circle Justice, but we really seek wellness. We try to meet the needs of both the offender and the victim.”

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen

Cassia Rowland from the IFG said most recalls are for breaches of licence conditions, such as missed appointments, rather than offenders committing further offences or posing a serious risk to the public.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

It works in parallel with the more well-known Prevent scheme, which identifies potential terror offenders.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

Some critics argue that teaching cyber skills to young people who have already shown an interest in hacking risks making them more capable offenders.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

Public nuisance offenders in Singapore face up to a S$2,000 fine, three months in jail, or both.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Their punishments were humane, and their policymakers took rehabilitation of criminal offenders very seriously, which made me excited about the award and the trip.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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