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probation

noun as in trial period

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Young Boys have regularly been in trouble with Uefa, and only last week the threat of a ban on travelling fans was lifted after a two-year probation expired.

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In a surprise announcement on Thursday, the government confirmed it will now bring in unfair dismissal protection after six months, and ditch the new legal probation period.

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Labour had planned to abolish this qualifying period completely, alongside a new legal probation period to be determined after a consultation.

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Several probation officers have privately conveyed concern over whether they'll be able to provide the support women with complex needs will require in the community - with their workload already said to be at maximum levels.

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Pope, Davis and Moses were sentenced to jail time and probation.

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