But the city's protective custody is probably a thing of the past.

Since his case became news, government officials have kept Happy in protective custody.

"I will ask the police to place me in protective custody?"

They are held at a military base for what the Government now calls "protective custody."

You were told he was being held in 'protective' custody at a military base.

Yeah, being held in protective custody must have been tough!

"I need to take your hand weapons in to protective custody."

Or I could have had the girl picked up and held in protective custody.

I could almost hear the kind, firm voice telling me my child would have to be taken into protective custody.

You will remain in protective custody at the police station until then.

Does it really sort out to being in one sense preventive detention?

But preventive detention is a dangerous way to do so.

They were later released after three years of preventive detention.

"The law provides for specific cases when preventive detention may be used," he said.

Preventive detention can give communities and individuals peace of mind.

He remains in preventive detention since 2011 to this date.

Preventive detention may last for longer than 10 years, and is used only in exceptional cases.

In India, preventive detention can be extended for only three months.

The British policy of "preventive detention" without trial was ended.

After almost 16 months of preventive detention, on 19 July 2010, he was released from jail.