The judge imposed stringent conditions including an electronic tag and a 250,000 surety from his family.

But, to help pay for this apparent generosity, many are also burying ever more stringent conditions in the small print.

In 1842, plots were offered on 99-year leases, with stringent conditions attached.

To be eligible to sell cars through these schemes, the dealer must satisfy stringent conditions imposed by the vehicle manufacturer.

Ministers are right to place stringent conditions on that cash.