Oh, back in gaol, having misbehaved? He's thoroughly lawless (8)

I believe the answer is:

hooligan

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(Other definitions for hooligan that I've seen before include "Undesirable" , "Tough" , "Violent lout" , "Thug, ruffian" , "Wild ruffian" .)

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