Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik sues state for alleged human rights violations

Anders Behring Breivik sues state 

Anders Behring Breivik, the Norwegian mass killer, is making headlines once again as he sues the state, claiming that his human rights have been violated due to his prolonged isolation. Breivik, a right-wing extremist, perpetrated a horrific attack in July 2011, where he killed 77 people, mostly teenagers, through shootings and a bombing. This event stands as Norway's worst peacetime atrocity.

11 years in extreme isolation

Currently aged 44, Breivik is serving the longest sentence in Norway, which is set at 21 years. However, this sentence can be extended if he continues to be deemed a threat. Breivik's lawyer, Oeystein Storrvik, stated that his client is taking legal action because he has endured extreme isolation for the past 11 years. During this time, his only interactions have been with his guards.

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Parole application rejection

Storrvik explained that they had hoped for improved conditions when Breivik was relocated to a new prison last year, with the possibility of him having more social contact. However, Breivik's legal battles have been ongoing. In 2017, he previously brought a human rights case against the state, challenging the conditions of his near-isolation in a three-room cell. At that time, an appeals court overturned a lower court's verdict, which had deemed his confinement as inhuman.

Furthermore, Breivik's application for parole was rejected by a Norwegian court last year. The court cited concerns about the potential for him to commit violence if released.Storrvik expects that the Oslo district court will hear this new lawsuit in the spring. Breivik's case remains a highly controversial and challenging one, as it touches upon the delicate balance between ensuring the rights of even the most heinous criminals and safeguarding society from potential harm.

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