political offense; political crime
Refers to a crime or offense treated as political in nature, especially in contrast with ordinary criminal offenses. 政治犯罪 is a clearer term when specifically meaning the crime itself.
See also: 政治犯罪
In that country, political offenses and ordinary criminal offenses are distinguished.
政治犯として扱われるかどうかが裁判で争点になった。
Whether it should be treated as a political offense became an issue in the trial.
political offender; political prisoner; prisoner of conscience
Refers to a person punished, imprisoned, or accused for political activity or beliefs. Depending on context, it may emphasize the legal charge, the imprisonment, or criticism of political repression.
政府は数人の政治犯を釈放した。
The government released several political prisoners.
彼は政治犯として長く投獄されていた。
He had been imprisoned for a long time as a political prisoner.
The government arrested the opposition leader as a political offender.
The new government released many political prisoners.
He is being detained as a political prisoner in that country.