Category D
Britishadjective
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(of a prisoner) regarded as sufficiently trustworthy to be kept under open prison conditions
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(of a prison or prison unit) designed for such prisoners
Example Sentences
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He would now be a category D prisoner, eligible for open conditions.
From BBC
While sectors including stoneworking and furniture manufacture are subjected to “targeted proactive intervention” by the HSE, the textiles industry is in category D, the group deemed to be lowest risk, and therefore faces a “principally reactive” approach.
From The Guardian
He absconded from HMP Hatfield Lakes, a category D open prison in South Yorkshire, in November 2018.
From BBC
Asked about the largess on Thursday, Salazar insisted she meant to write “Category D” — a range of $5,000-$20,000 — referring to the $18,000 trust fund disbursement.
From Fox News
The US agency calls these category D drugs, with category A being the safest for pregnant women and X being a total no-go.
From The Guardian
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