Civil prisoner explained

In English law, a civil prisoner is a person who has been imprisoned for an offence that is not a crime.[1]

According to the Prison Reform Trust website, persons who do not pay child support or other legally due money may be civilly imprisoned.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Citizens Advice - 2012 - Prisoners. 2012. Citizens Advice. 2 October 2016.
  2. Web site: Prison Reform Trust - Civil prisoners. n.d.. Prison Reform Trust. 2 October 2016.

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