Norwegian Mass Murderer Breivik Sues State Over Solitary Confinement
Government insists Breivik remains a threat, rejects claims of human rights violation
- Anders Behring Breivik, the right-wing extremist who killed 77 people in Norway in 2011, is suing the Norwegian state for the second time, claiming his human rights are being violated due to his solitary confinement.
- The Norwegian government insists that Breivik remains dangerous and should stay in solitary confinement, with a government lawyer stating there is a great danger of violence and that he could inspire others.
- Breivik, who now goes by the name Fjotolf Hansen, has shown no remorse for his attacks, which he portrayed as a crusade against multiculturalism in Norway.
- Breivik's lawyer claims his client has been affected by the lack of contact with the outside world, and during his testimony, Breivik shed tears and claimed he was suffering from depression and suicidal feelings.
- Despite Norway's preference for rehabilitation over retribution, Breivik's request for parole in 2022 was denied as he showed no sign of rehabilitation.