The phrase "former prisoners" refers to people who were convicted of a crime in the past but are no longer in jail or under confinement. Full definition
Researchers studied survivors of severe accidents, people who have gone through divorce, and even former prisoners of war. (edutopia.org)
Another option for tourists interested in learning about the troubles is the political tours offered by former prisoners groups from both sides of the conflict. (edition.cnn.com)
In its interviews with former prisoners, the commission received evidence of alleged abuse by prison staff in the 1960s and 1990s, none of which had been reported at the time. (politics.co.uk)