custody
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The force said the two men and a woman arrested over the incident remained in custody for questioning on Monday.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
In Portugal, suspects must be brought before a judge within 48 hours of their arrest to decide whether they remain in custody or are released ahead of their trial.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
That year, women kept custody in more than 86% of cases, while shared custody arrangements accounted for only a fraction of all agreements reached.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Under the old sole custody system, only one parent held legal rights after separation.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
He pauses at the only fact he deems relevant: that this girl now left in his custody is, obviously, his own daughter and that her name is Celia.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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