51.   In the light of the sackings of beard-trimmers, shaving is considered to be a particularly serious offence.

52.   But critics doubt Tommy will be convicted of the most serious offences, citing a corrupt legal system and low prosecution standards.

53.   But it came amidst a growing crime wave and increased calls for hanging to be used to deter serious offences.

54.   But Ka Savuth told AFP he had received a letter from the investigating judge rejecting bail because the case involved serious criminal offences.

55.   The original announcement earlier Friday said prisoners convicted of multiple serious offences, including rape, could be released, but those on life sentences would not be affected.

56.   The police could have charged Cantona with the more serious offence of causing actual bodily harm which carries a greater likelihood of imprisonment.

57.   They said it was time I grew up and that picking a flower was a serious offence.

58.   Under the plan, prosecution will be possible only for serious offences, and prosecutors will expect access in Britain to witnesses and evidence.

59.   With a few exceptions, notably Germany, the trend to lengthen sentences continued and the number of inmates imprisoned for serious offences continued to mount.

60.   Making false police reports and crank calls to the emergency number are regarded as serious offences in Singapore.