He said if I was a sensible chap, he'd put in a good word for my discharge on compassionate grounds.

Eight years later he was released on compassionate grounds.

He had requested early release on compassionate grounds, but it was denied.

Megrahi, who is thought to have only three months to live, was freed on compassionate grounds yesterday.

Ultimately, he was not released under this scheme, rather, on compassionate grounds due to his ill health.

The decision of the Scots government on compassionate grounds is not being challenged.

The inspector did however grant the couple personal temporary permission to remain in the building for a further 18 months on compassionate grounds.

Service women who married after the war could ask for an early discharge on compassionate grounds.

He was released from prison on compassionate grounds on 20 August 2009.

Tell them it's on compassionate grounds, and you'll get away with it all right.