"Day detention" refers to a punishment given to students where they have to stay at school after regular hours as a consequence for their misconduct or breaking the rules. Full definition
Smooth passage of the bill is far from guaranteed with members of both houses opposing 42 - day detention without charge. (politics.co.uk)
The home secretary has denied suggestions that he will try once again to introduce 90 - day detention for terror suspects following last week's alleged terror plot. (politics.co.uk)
Last week the security minister appeared to get into trouble after questioning the need to extend the 28 - day detention period for terror suspects. (politics.co.uk)