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fire-raising

in Scots criminal law, wilful fire-raising is the crime of setting a fire with the intention so to do.
Collins Dictionary of Law © W.J. Stewart, 2006
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The fire-raiser, from St George's Cross, Glasgow, was caught on CCTV and traced through the taxi firm he called to pick him up from the centre in Pollokshields.
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A convicted fire-raiser who put lives at risk by tampering with a gas meter has been warned he faces years behind bars unless he mends his ways.
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The fire-raiser then jumped into a white Audi A3, which sped off.
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She said the fire-raiser was dealt with "according to school disciplinary procedures".
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