Broadmoor

British

/ ˈbrɔːdˌmɔː /

noun

an institution in Berkshire, England, for housing and treating mentally ill criminals

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Rudakubana, who appeared from Broadmoor secure psychiatric hospital, was not asked to enter pleas during the hearing on Monday.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

Broadmoor is the oldest of the UK's three high-security hospitals and has held some of the UK's most high-profile criminals.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

The cost of keeping Rudakubana in hospital is likely to be much higher in Broadmoor than a prison.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

Joseph will now continue his mental health treatment at Broadmoor Hospital.

From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2026

She had just heard from a client in the Broadmoor neighborhood.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

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