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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The Ministry of Justice confirmed Gee had gone missing from a Category D prison and said it was a rare scenario.
From BBC • May 29, 2024
Category D prisons have minimal security and allow risk-assessed prisoners to spend most of their day away from the jail to carry out activities such as work and education as part of their rehabilitation.
From BBC • May 29, 2024
Another inmate, Jonathan Simpson, was later arrested after he absconded from the Category D prison on Wednesday.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2022
A Category D machine is one with a stake of up to 10p per play, and a cash prize of up to £5 a spin.
From BBC • Aug. 28, 2019
McLoughlin was on day release from Category D HMP Spring Hill when Mr Buck was killed.
From BBC • Jul. 16, 2013
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