Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Norway Terrorist Complains About Prison Cell, Calling It Unjust
Imagine a man who hurt many people very badly.
He's in prison now, but he's not happy.
Even though he has a nice room with a TV and games, he complains that his rights are not respected.
He keeps suing the government.
This man caused a lot of pain, and some people think he should be punished, but the country tries to be fair.
Some people feel this is right and others think he gets too many comforts.
Anders Behring Breivik, the perpetrator of the 2011 Norway attacks, claims his prison conditions are unjust.
Breivik, who killed 77 people, is housed in a three-room cell with amenities like a PlayStation and treadmill.
He continues to file lawsuits and complaints about his treatment, despite being in isolation for safety reasons.
Breivik's actions and anti-immigrant views have influenced Norway's political landscape.
Some survivors believe Norway's treatment of Breivik reflects its commitment to restorative justice.
- Who
- Anders Behring Breivik, a Norwegian terrorist, is the focus of the story.
- What
- Anders Behring Breivik is arguing against his prison conditions, which he views as unjust.
- When
- Breivik has been imprisoned for over a decade since the 2011 attacks and continues his legal challenges.
- Where
- Breivik is imprisoned in Norway.
- Why
- Breivik claims his human rights are violated by the prison conditions.
Survivors & Justice Advocates
Breivik's Supporters
Prison Treatment
Survivors & Justice Advocates
Believe Breivik's complaints are not deserving of sympathy.
Breivik's Supporters
Believe Breivik's isolation and treatment is torture.
Imprisonment
Survivors & Justice Advocates
Some believe that Norway should adhere to its principles by releasing him if he is no longer dangerous.
Breivik's Supporters
Some are not happy with the amount of privilege Breivik is enjoying.
- Event
- 2011 Norway attacks
- Perpetrator
- Anders Behring Breivik
- Victims
- 77 fatalities
- Sentence
- Maximum sentence with extensions
- Prison Amenities
- Three rooms, PlayStation, treadmill
- Current Location
- Ringerike Prison