borstal

Example Sentences

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Smith, an inmate at a young offenders’ institution, finds running a source of strength and a matter of principle, refusing to cross the finish line and glorify the borstal’s governor.

From The Guardian

By 16, he was on his way to borstal for assaulting the police.

From The Guardian

"I deplore his association with young borstal trainees and adult mentally ill patients," the SMO wrote.

From BBC

Places of care which are covered by the scheme include children's homes, foster care, secure care units including List D schools, young offenders' institutions and borstals, among others.

From BBC

I think someone must have kicked off that I was in a borstal.

From BBC