young offender institution

British

noun

Former names: borstal. youth custody centre. (in Britain) a place where offenders aged 15 to 21 may be detained and given training, instruction, and work

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Mills said he would take into account the fact Kaylem Longhurst was 16 at the time, but added it was inevitable he would be spending time at a young offender institution.

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The younger boy, 15, appeared first by videolink from Feltham Young Offender Institution and spoke only to confirm his identity.

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Bradley was sentenced to 27 months at a young offender institution.

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She said 567 additional prison places would soon be available, including extra cells at HMP Stocken, Rutland, and places at Cookham Wood Young Offender Institution in Kent for adult prisoners.

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Iqbal, who had no previous convictions, was sentenced to 12 months at a young offender institution.

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