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Parole Licence
Halfway through a long-term sentence (four or more years) a prisoner is eligible to be considered for parole and, if the Parole Board recommends it, the prisoner can be released on a parole licence.
Plea
A defendant's reply to a charge put to him by a court, ie, guilty or not guilty
Pleading Diet
The first time a case is called to Court. It gives the accused person a chance to plead guilty or not guilty. If the plea is not guilty, a trial will be arranged.
Precedent
The decision of a case that established principles of law that act as an authority for future cases of a similar nature.
Probation
Supervises offenders in the community.
Prosecution
The institution or conduct of criminal proceedings against a person.