Norwegian Mass Murderer Sues State Over Prison Conditions

Anders Behring Breivik Claims Extended Isolation Violates Human Rights, Despite Access to Luxurious Amenities

Anders Behring Breivik, the right-wing extremist who killed 77 people in Norway in 2011, has taken the Norwegian state to court, claiming his extended isolation in prison is a violation of the European Convention on Human Rights.
Breivik, who has been held apart from other inmates in high-security facilities for over 11 years, argues that his human interactions are mostly limited to contacts with professionals such as wardens, lawyers, and a chaplain, which he claims is insufficient.
Despite having access to three personal rooms, a gym, an Xbox, and shared facilities like a kitchen and a TV lounge, Breivik claims that the conditions are pushing him towards suicide.
The Norwegian state argues that Breivik still poses a risk of 'totally unbridled violence' and his ideology remains the same, reinforcing the need for his isolation.
Breivik's case has ignited heated debates on social media and beyond, with some comparing his detention conditions to a hotel or a palace.