There are currently 3,079 inmates in Norwegian prisons – 23.5% are foreign nationals
At the beginning of January, there were 3,079 inmates in Norwegian prisons. Out of the total, 564 were in detention. The occupancy rate in prisons…
Norwegian prisons
Are Norwegian prisons better than some hotels? This and other common questions and myths debunked
With the nation’s gaze firmly centered on the Breivik parole case, issues around imprisonment are national topics of discussion again. Norwegian prisons are both praised…
In June, there were 2,984 inmates in Norwegian prisons – 722 were foreign nationals
There were 2,984 inmates in Norwegian prisons at the turn of the month June/July. Out of 2,984, 146 are women, and the rest are men….
Half of the inmates in Norwegian prisons have alcohol problems
According to a scientific article that the National Institute of Public Health (FHI) contributed to, half of all inmates had alcohol problems when they were…
Norway considers using anti-spitting masks on problematic inmates
The Norwegian government is considering allowing prisons to use anti-spitting masks on inmates who act out by spitting on others. The bill was sent to…
Norway released one tenth of all inmates because of Corona
One in ten Norwegian prison inmates were released early to the Corona pandemic, according to a new study commissioned by the Council of Europe. The…
One in five inmates in Norwegian prisons is over 50 years old
The prisoners in Norwegian prisons are getting older. The proportion of prisoners over the age of 50 has increased from 6 per cent in 2000…
Flight ban over eight Norwegian prisons
The Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority has introduced a flight ban over eight maximum level security prisons. The Authority states that prohibitions are introduced for reasons…
45 suicides in Norwegian prisons since 2008
45 suicides in Norwegian prisons since 2008 Since 2008, 45 inmates in 21 Norwegian prisons have taken their lives, and most suicides took place while…
PST worried about terrorist recruitment in Norwegian prisons
PST is concerned that Syrian fighters who have returned to Norway and are convicted may recruit terrorists while incarcerated in Norwegian prisons. Some convicted foreign…
