7 - 11s glossary

Press
Reporters from newspapers, radio or TV.

Press gallery
Where reporters from newspapers, radio or TV can sit to see and hear what is happening, so that they can report about it afterwards.

Prevention
Stopping something from happening.

Principles
A personal set of rules to live by.

Probation Service
Supervises offenders on community sentences and those let out of prison before the end of their sentences. It helps offenders to stop committing crimes, helps them with education, getting jobs and overcoming drug and alcohol problems. It protects the public by keeping a close eye on offenders in the community.

Prosecute
To bring somebody to court for committing a crime.

Public gallery
Where ordinary people can sit to see and hear what is happening.