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Preventive detention in the 22 July case

Three hands. Two hands in handcuffs. Man in suit. Blurred background
The terrorist in handcuffs
Breivik can be released after 21 years if the likelihood of repetition of new and serious crime is no longer high. If the likelihood remains high, the court can prolong the time frame with up to five years. There is no limit as to how many times the cours can prolong the time frame.
Berit Johnsen and Birgitte Langset Storvik, KRUS
Even if Breivik applies for parole every year after his refusal, it is not likely that he will be released on parole anytime soon. This is because he has shown no signs of change in the ten years following the terror attack.
Berit Johnsen and Birgitte Langset Storvik, KRUS