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open prison — noun A prison without the usual close security, allowing prisoners considerably more freedom of movement than in conventional prisons • • • Main Entry: ↑open * * * open prison UK US noun [countable] [singular open prison … Useful english dictionary
open prison — open prisons N COUNT: oft in names An open prison is a prison where there are fewer restrictions on prisoners than in a normal prison. [BRIT] (in AM, use minimum security prison) … English dictionary
prisons — Britain’s system of justice relies heavily on imprisonment as a form of punishment. Until the late 18th century conditions in prisons such as Newgate were dirty and violent. In the 19th century conditions improved, thanks to the work of reformers … Universalium
open prison — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms open prison : singular open prison plural open prisons British a prison in which prisoners are allowed more freedom than in ordinary prisons … English dictionary
Prisons in California — Prisons in California, which are part of the California penal system (which had 170,588 inmates as of 2007 475 inmates per 100,000 state residents), has been the focus of attention for growing influence upon the state s political arena. Former… … Wikipedia
Open University in the Netherlands — Open University of The Netherlands Established 1984 Type University for distance learning Academic staff 700 Students 19,064 … Wikipedia
open prison — n BrE a prison that does not restrict the freedom of prisoners as much as ordinary prisons … Dictionary of contemporary English
Prisons du Tibet — Prison au Tibet Une ancienne photo de la prison de Drapchi A Lhassa, jusqu au milieu du XIXe siècle, les condamnés étaient soit enfermés dans la prison d État de Shöl, soit confiés à un gouverneur de district qui était responsable de leur garde… … Wikipédia en Français
Prisons in Jamaica — Twelve correctional institutions in Jamaica [http://www.dcsj.net/p/custodial.htm Custodial Services] , Department Of Correctional Services, c2007.] are operated by the [http://www.dcsj.net/p/dcsj2.htm Department of Correctional Services] for the… … Wikipedia
Open college network — The Open College Network (OCN) is the commonly used term to describe one or more of the 11 regional bodies that together comprise the [http://www.nocn.org.uk National Open College Network ] (NOCN). NOCN is one of the United Kingdom Awarding… … Wikipedia
