Cryptic crossword clue
Like some prisoners, insisted upon getting a new start 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word REMANDED

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Like some prisoners" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like some prisoners = remanded.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does REMANDED mean?

REMANDED verb
  1. To send a prisoner back to custody.
  2. To send a case back to a lower court for further consideration.
  3. To send back.

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