offender

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Those files exposed a friendship between the convicted sex offender and Peter Mandelson, a Labour Party grandee and Mr. Starmer’s choice for ambassador to Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

The inquiry heard how the prosecution had hoped to obtain a hybrid order for Calocane, whereby an offender can be transferred to prison after hospital treatment.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

A 46-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The legislation does not define what would count as exceptional circumstances for a court to jail an offender - leaving that for magistrates or a judge to decide.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

“I will not be interfered with by Jane,” said Mrs. Pocket, with a majestic glance at that innocent little offender.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens