C1 – Advanced
Nobody wants to go to prison. There is fear even in just saying the word. People have very specific images of what prison looks like. But, in Norway, things are just a little bit different than the usual.
This article includes a video. Please read the article first before watching the video to fully understand the video clip.
Anders Breivik: Just how cushy are Norwegian prisons?
Let’s Discuss!
1. Based on the article, explain what “normality principle” is.
2. Describe the prisons in Bastoey island and in Halden.
3. Explain the conditions of the prisoners in Norway and the rights they can still exercise.
4. What is the defense given by the Norwegian system when critics question their prison structure?
5. How would you describe prisons in your country?