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Anders Behring Breivik trial, day five - live updates Anders Behring Breivik trial, day five - live updates
(40 minutes later)
11.10am: I mentioned earlier that Norwegian papers have not put Breivik on their front pages today (see 8.05am). Here is an interesting front page from today's Morgenbladet (a Norwegian weekly). It shows a picture of Breivik but his face has been removed and replaced by the words "Se på meg" (Look at me). (Thanks to Eivind Krohg @Krohg on Twitter for sending through the link).
Skal vi bare være enige om at Morgenbladet vant i dag? twitter.com/MoHanssen/stat…
— Anders Mo Hanssen (@MoHanssen) April 20, 2012
11.02am: The court has adjourned for lunch for one hour.
10.55am: The accused outlines the Norwegian culture he wants to "protect", citing even door handles.10.55am: The accused outlines the Norwegian culture he wants to "protect", citing even door handles.
Breivik asked to describe Norwegian culture he wants to protect: "It's everything in Norway ranging from door handles, patterns, beer..."Breivik asked to describe Norwegian culture he wants to protect: "It's everything in Norway ranging from door handles, patterns, beer..."
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
"...The way we speak, act... school disciple, politeness, the way we address each other." (Breivik's idea of what is Norwegian culture)"...The way we speak, act... school disciple, politeness, the way we address each other." (Breivik's idea of what is Norwegian culture)
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
10.52am: Breivik has already described women as lacking comprehension and "backbone" and crticised the culture he says is turning boys into girls. Now he challenges the knowledge of a female lawyer.10.52am: Breivik has already described women as lacking comprehension and "backbone" and crticised the culture he says is turning boys into girls. Now he challenges the knowledge of a female lawyer.
Breivik does not seem to respect women - challenges female lawyer who mentions Masonic philosophy. "How do you know? It's reserved for men."Breivik does not seem to respect women - challenges female lawyer who mentions Masonic philosophy. "How do you know? It's reserved for men."
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
10.42am: Breivik says he has never had contact with the English Defence League.10.42am: Breivik says he has never had contact with the English Defence League.
10.31am: Breivik insists that he is sane.10.31am: Breivik insists that he is sane.
Breivik: "This case is very simple. I'm not a psychiatric case and I am sane."Breivik: "This case is very simple. I'm not a psychiatric case and I am sane."
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
I am of sound mind, says #Breivik. Understand people think this is madness. Important to se difference political extremism and madness.I am of sound mind, says #Breivik. Understand people think this is madness. Important to se difference political extremism and madness.
— Trygve Sorvaag (@TrygveSorvaag) April 20, 2012— Trygve Sorvaag (@TrygveSorvaag) April 20, 2012
10.26am: The accused is now being asked by the lawyers for the bereaved/victims about his capacity for empathy and says he chooses not to feel it because he would break down if forced to truly confront the suffering he has inflicted.10.26am: The accused is now being asked by the lawyers for the bereaved/victims about his capacity for empathy and says he chooses not to feel it because he would break down if forced to truly confront the suffering he has inflicted.
Breivik says he is choosing not to show empathy b/c "I think I would break down mentally if I removed the mental shields that I have built".Breivik says he is choosing not to show empathy b/c "I think I would break down mentally if I removed the mental shields that I have built".
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
Breivik says men should not show emotions - "in western europe men have become feminised" - unlike the Japanese men whom he admires.Breivik says men should not show emotions - "in western europe men have become feminised" - unlike the Japanese men whom he admires.
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
10.22am: Breivik says that he partied a lot from 2010 to 2011. Earlier, in the trial he was keen to reject perceptions of himself as a loner, saying he had lots of friends but stopped seeing them to concentrate on his "operation". But today he says he partied "until the end".10.22am: Breivik says that he partied a lot from 2010 to 2011. Earlier, in the trial he was keen to reject perceptions of himself as a loner, saying he had lots of friends but stopped seeing them to concentrate on his "operation". But today he says he partied "until the end".
Breivik says he partied "at least once a month" from 2010 to 2011, right "until the end". Went clubbing, drinking.Breivik says he partied "at least once a month" from 2010 to 2011, right "until the end". Went clubbing, drinking.
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
10.18am: The accused is asked about his relationship with his family and says it is good.10.18am: The accused is asked about his relationship with his family and says it is good.
Breivik: "I've always had a good relationship to my mother, I guess i've had a good relationship with all of my family."Breivik: "I've always had a good relationship to my mother, I guess i've had a good relationship with all of my family."
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
Breivik says he wd urge his retired mother to get a hobby, but she would say to him, "you're my hobby". They ate together, talked once a dayBreivik says he wd urge his retired mother to get a hobby, but she would say to him, "you're my hobby". They ate together, talked once a day
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
#Breivik: step-father lives in Thailand. Sent him an SMS message a year ago, but didn't hear back.#Breivik: step-father lives in Thailand. Sent him an SMS message a year ago, but didn't hear back.
— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 20, 2012— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 20, 2012
#Breivik: sister lives in Los Angeles, spoke one a month, and because couldn't tell her real intent, she believed him a games addict.#Breivik: sister lives in Los Angeles, spoke one a month, and because couldn't tell her real intent, she believed him a games addict.
— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 20, 2012— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 20, 2012
10.15am: Breivik is talking about the day of the attack and how it was only the bomb's "failure" (it killed eight people but the accused said yesterday that he wanted to slay a minimum of 12 and for the government building to collapse) that made him take the decision to go to Utøya.10.15am: Breivik is talking about the day of the attack and how it was only the bomb's "failure" (it killed eight people but the accused said yesterday that he wanted to slay a minimum of 12 and for the government building to collapse) that made him take the decision to go to Utøya.
#Breivik: talking about day of bombing. "I was in fight or flight mode. When I saw car parked in space I wanted, I ust had to adapt."#Breivik: talking about day of bombing. "I was in fight or flight mode. When I saw car parked in space I wanted, I ust had to adapt."
— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 20, 2012— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 20, 2012
#Breivik: says there were gasses coming off device as he prepared to light fuse. Says he expected it to explode and kill him/#Breivik: says there were gasses coming off device as he prepared to light fuse. Says he expected it to explode and kill him/
— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 20, 2012— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 20, 2012
#Breivik: "Starting point was not to kill as many as possible, but to send a message and ensure the compendium was distributed."#Breivik: "Starting point was not to kill as many as possible, but to send a message and ensure the compendium was distributed."
— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 20, 2012— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 20, 2012
#Breivik: "If the building had collapsed, Utoya would have been unnecessary, and I could have driven straight to the police station...#Breivik: "If the building had collapsed, Utoya would have been unnecessary, and I could have driven straight to the police station...
— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 20, 2012— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 20, 2012
#Breivik: "...and surrendered."#Breivik: "...and surrendered."
— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 20, 2012— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 20, 2012
#Breivik: says when he heard on radio the bomb attack had "failed", it was then he decided to travel to Utoya.#Breivik: says when he heard on radio the bomb attack had "failed", it was then he decided to travel to Utoya.
— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 20, 2012— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 20, 2012
10.03am: Breivik is asked about how he gained his bomb-making expertise without being discovered.10.03am: Breivik is asked about how he gained his bomb-making expertise without being discovered.
Breivik says he was forced to operate as a 1-man cell b/c the Norwegian secret service know too much. "Unfortunately for us, good for them."Breivik says he was forced to operate as a 1-man cell b/c the Norwegian secret service know too much. "Unfortunately for us, good for them."
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
Breivik ordered explosive fuses in Dec so he could pretend he needed them for New Years Eve fireworks and when postal service most busy.Breivik ordered explosive fuses in Dec so he could pretend he needed them for New Years Eve fireworks and when postal service most busy.
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
#Breivik says he masked his IP address to make himself anonymous on the internet, to prevent himself being flagged by intel services.#Breivik says he masked his IP address to make himself anonymous on the internet, to prevent himself being flagged by intel services.
— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 20, 2012— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 20, 2012
9.59am: After lauding al-Qaida for its members' willingness to "embrace" martyrdom, Breveik reveals how he overcame his own fear of death. His reference to samurai fits with his own perception of himself as some kind of heroic warrior.9.59am: After lauding al-Qaida for its members' willingness to "embrace" martyrdom, Breveik reveals how he overcame his own fear of death. His reference to samurai fits with his own perception of himself as some kind of heroic warrior.
Breivik says he combated fear of death through Christian prayer and the Japanese Bushido "warrior codex" used by samurai fighters.Breivik says he combated fear of death through Christian prayer and the Japanese Bushido "warrior codex" used by samurai fighters.
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
9.54am: Proceedings are underway once more, with Breivik being questioned by his defence counsel about al-Qaida, who the accused has referred to as "methodological role models" during the trial.9.54am: Proceedings are underway once more, with Breivik being questioned by his defence counsel about al-Qaida, who the accused has referred to as "methodological role models" during the trial.
#Breivik says AQ was created *after* 9/11#Breivik says AQ was created *after* 9/11
— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 20, 2012— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 20, 2012
#Breivik says he studied the weaknesses and strengths of many groups: FARC, IRA and others, and concluded the most successful was AQ#Breivik says he studied the weaknesses and strengths of many groups: FARC, IRA and others, and concluded the most successful was AQ
— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 20, 2012— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 20, 2012
#Breivik: "most successful (revolutionary org) in the world today is Al Qaeda forlinking martyrdom to their operations, they embrace death#Breivik: "most successful (revolutionary org) in the world today is Al Qaeda forlinking martyrdom to their operations, they embrace death
— Steve Rosenberg (@stvbrg) April 20, 2012— Steve Rosenberg (@stvbrg) April 20, 2012
9.50am: Helen Pidd, in court in Oslo, has sent through this summary of today's opening session:9.50am: Helen Pidd, in court in Oslo, has sent through this summary of today's opening session:

The Breivik who is giving evidence today on the fifth day of his ten-week trial is probably the most confident and fluent we have seen him all week. Whether or not he is "criminally insane" in the eyes of the court, there is no doubt that he planned every aspect of his attacks in cold, clinical detail - and he seems to be enjoying demonstrating the extent of his preparations and knowledge
The Breivik who is giving evidence today on the fifth day of his ten-week trial is probably the most confident and fluent we have seen him all week. Whether or not he is "criminally insane" in the eyes of the court, there is no doubt that he planned every aspect of his attacks in cold, clinical detail - and he seems to be enjoying demonstrating the extent of his preparations and knowledge
Nothing was left to chance. He has told the court today how he carried out test blasts 2km from his farm during a thunder storm so as not to arouse suspicion; how he learned an unusual bomb making technique from Andreas Baader from the Red Army Action. Yesterday we heard how he made a sign to put in the window of the hire car where he planted the bomb warning of "sewage works" to explain the sulphuric smell. He also says he consulted 600 different bomb making manuals on the internet but in the end concocted his own "recipe".Nothing was left to chance. He has told the court today how he carried out test blasts 2km from his farm during a thunder storm so as not to arouse suspicion; how he learned an unusual bomb making technique from Andreas Baader from the Red Army Action. Yesterday we heard how he made a sign to put in the window of the hire car where he planted the bomb warning of "sewage works" to explain the sulphuric smell. He also says he consulted 600 different bomb making manuals on the internet but in the end concocted his own "recipe".
Earlier in the week, Breivik was evasive and truculent in the witness box, refusing to answer more than 150 questions related to the Knights Templar anti-Islamic network he claims to be a part of. The prosecution do not believe such a group exists and say that Breivik was alone terrorist, an assertion Breivik repeatedly denies. But today, admitting he alone worked out how to build a deadly bomb, he is animated, eloquent, giving expansive answers to questions put to him by his defence team.Earlier in the week, Breivik was evasive and truculent in the witness box, refusing to answer more than 150 questions related to the Knights Templar anti-Islamic network he claims to be a part of. The prosecution do not believe such a group exists and say that Breivik was alone terrorist, an assertion Breivik repeatedly denies. But today, admitting he alone worked out how to build a deadly bomb, he is animated, eloquent, giving expansive answers to questions put to him by his defence team.
We know already that the 33-year-old is rather sensitive about being ahigh school drop-out - he has repeatedly stressed that though he does not have a school leaving certificate, he has carried out "15,000"hours of independent study. Today he is revelling in the opportunity to show just how much knowledge he had learned about explosives in order to carry out the Oslo bomb attack which left eight dead and dozens more seriously injured.We know already that the 33-year-old is rather sensitive about being ahigh school drop-out - he has repeatedly stressed that though he does not have a school leaving certificate, he has carried out "15,000"hours of independent study. Today he is revelling in the opportunity to show just how much knowledge he had learned about explosives in order to carry out the Oslo bomb attack which left eight dead and dozens more seriously injured.
9.31am: The court has adjourned for a 20-minute break.9.31am: The court has adjourned for a 20-minute break.
During the recess, it is well worth reading this online Q&A with a survivor of the Utøya massacre on Reddit. It is fascinating reading, terrifying, tragic and moving but also heartwarming in the survivor's response to being caught up in such an unimaginable atrocity.During the recess, it is well worth reading this online Q&A with a survivor of the Utøya massacre on Reddit. It is fascinating reading, terrifying, tragic and moving but also heartwarming in the survivor's response to being caught up in such an unimaginable atrocity.
It begins:It begins:
I am a 17-years-old, and a Utøya survivor. I was at the closest 20m away from Anders Behring Breivik. After the shooting started I was on the island for two hours and could have died approximately six times in those two hours. I'm not doing so bad, I have good days and bad days but I'm alive. I just wanted to get things off my chest ...I just wanted people to know that what ever happens, there is always a way to get through though things! And I hope everyone is doing well! : )I am a 17-years-old, and a Utøya survivor. I was at the closest 20m away from Anders Behring Breivik. After the shooting started I was on the island for two hours and could have died approximately six times in those two hours. I'm not doing so bad, I have good days and bad days but I'm alive. I just wanted to get things off my chest ...I just wanted people to know that what ever happens, there is always a way to get through though things! And I hope everyone is doing well! : )
And here are a couple of the answers given:And here are a couple of the answers given:

Q How has your life changed since the incident? Do you consider yourself a different person because of this experience?
Q How has your life changed since the incident? Do you consider yourself a different person because of this experience?
A Of course did it changed me, I've become a stronger human being. It has also made me more confident and more prescient when it comes to believing in what you stand for. I am not a person who is easily knocked down.A Of course did it changed me, I've become a stronger human being. It has also made me more confident and more prescient when it comes to believing in what you stand for. I am not a person who is easily knocked down.
Q This may be a bit personal, but if you had the opportunity to confront Breivik is there anything you wish you could tell him? Also, thank you to you and your fellow Norwegians for the civil way everyone has responded. It's an attitude I wish more people in my country would emulate.Q This may be a bit personal, but if you had the opportunity to confront Breivik is there anything you wish you could tell him? Also, thank you to you and your fellow Norwegians for the civil way everyone has responded. It's an attitude I wish more people in my country would emulate.
A That I get why he did it, but that I think that going after children, I consider myself still a child, it's way beyond every other choice he could have chosen to prove his point.A That I get why he did it, but that I think that going after children, I consider myself still a child, it's way beyond every other choice he could have chosen to prove his point.
9.14am: After repeating his assertion yesterday that the bomb was less effective than he had hoped (he says 30% less effective) because his intended parking spot was taken, Breivik is now being asked by his defence counsel about Utøya.9.14am: After repeating his assertion yesterday that the bomb was less effective than he had hoped (he says 30% less effective) because his intended parking spot was taken, Breivik is now being asked by his defence counsel about Utøya.
Breivik carried out a "reconnaissance mission" to Utøya to check out the ferry; also checked Labour party youth website for camp programme.Breivik carried out a "reconnaissance mission" to Utøya to check out the ferry; also checked Labour party youth website for camp programme.
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
9.05am: Helen Pidd, in the courtroom, says Breivik seems to relish discussing construction of the bomb.9.05am: Helen Pidd, in the courtroom, says Breivik seems to relish discussing construction of the bomb.
Breivik is most fluent & happy when talking about how he planned the 22 July bomb - eloquent, animated, intelligent. Attention to detail.Breivik is most fluent & happy when talking about how he planned the 22 July bomb - eloquent, animated, intelligent. Attention to detail.
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
8.59am: Breivik continues to talk about how he created the bomb, saying he did not follow instructions to the letter but experimented after studying chemistry.8.59am: Breivik continues to talk about how he created the bomb, saying he did not follow instructions to the letter but experimented after studying chemistry.
Breivik says he studied chemistry on the internet from autumn 2010 in order to carry out bomb making experiments.Breivik says he studied chemistry on the internet from autumn 2010 in order to carry out bomb making experiments.
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
Breivik said he didn't follow a "specific recipe" for the fertiliser bomb which killed 8 in Oslo on 22 July, but "experimented" himself.Breivik said he didn't follow a "specific recipe" for the fertiliser bomb which killed 8 in Oslo on 22 July, but "experimented" himself.
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
Breivik says he was influenced in a particular bomb making technique by Andreas Baader from the Red Army Faction/Baader Meinhof Gang.Breivik says he was influenced in a particular bomb making technique by Andreas Baader from the Red Army Faction/Baader Meinhof Gang.
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
Breivik says he relied on Google Translate a lot in order to gain his bomb making/chemistry knowledge.Breivik says he relied on Google Translate a lot in order to gain his bomb making/chemistry knowledge.
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
8.51am: The defence moves on to ask Breivik about his detailed knowledge of bomb-making, which was evident in court yesterday when he described the manufacture of the device that killed eight people in the government quarter on 22 July (at one point there was discussion in court about whether he was going in to too much detail).8.51am: The defence moves on to ask Breivik about his detailed knowledge of bomb-making, which was evident in court yesterday when he described the manufacture of the device that killed eight people in the government quarter on 22 July (at one point there was discussion in court about whether he was going in to too much detail).
Breivik on how bombmaking: "On the internet I did research and I gained access to more than 600 guides of how to produce explosives."Breivik on how bombmaking: "On the internet I did research and I gained access to more than 600 guides of how to produce explosives."
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
8.45am: Breivik's defence counsel Geir Lippestad is now questioning the accused.8.45am: Breivik's defence counsel Geir Lippestad is now questioning the accused.
Breivik says that Japan and South Korea are the "ideal states" for cultural conservatives and nationalists such as himself.Breivik says that Japan and South Korea are the "ideal states" for cultural conservatives and nationalists such as himself.
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
8.39am: Breivik is asked whether he can feel sadness.8.39am: Breivik is asked whether he can feel sadness.
Breivik: "Under normal circumstances I am a very nice person." Says he cried more than anyone else as his best friend's brothers funeral.Breivik: "Under normal circumstances I am a very nice person." Says he cried more than anyone else as his best friend's brothers funeral.
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
8.38am: The accused is being asked about his detached manner yesterday, when he told the court that he wanted everyone on Utøya to die and that he planned to behead former prime minister Gro Harlem Brundtland, posting the footage on the internet.8.38am: The accused is being asked about his detached manner yesterday, when he told the court that he wanted everyone on Utøya to die and that he planned to behead former prime minister Gro Harlem Brundtland, posting the footage on the internet.
He says he is a "nice person" according to some but that he trained himself as soldiers are trained for warfare.He says he is a "nice person" according to some but that he trained himself as soldiers are trained for warfare.
#Breivik: "Many people will describe me as a nice person, a sympathetic person, who is very caring to close people and friends..."#Breivik: "Many people will describe me as a nice person, a sympathetic person, who is very caring to close people and friends..."
— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 20, 2012— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 20, 2012
#Breivik: ...but in order to be capable of attacking someone, you have to legitimise this to yourself."#Breivik: ...but in order to be capable of attacking someone, you have to legitimise this to yourself."
— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 20, 2012— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 20, 2012
BREIVIK:""if you are going to be capable of executing such a bloody &horrendous operation you need to work on your mind, your psyche4 years"BREIVIK:""if you are going to be capable of executing such a bloody &horrendous operation you need to work on your mind, your psyche4 years"
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
Breivik: "People say 'he must be a monster, he cannot be from this planet, he must have no emotions and empathy left..."Breivik: "People say 'he must be a monster, he cannot be from this planet, he must have no emotions and empathy left..."
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
Breivik:"...but this has to do with preparing and training." Compares his "dehumanisation" technique to way soldiers are trained for warfareBreivik:"...but this has to do with preparing and training." Compares his "dehumanisation" technique to way soldiers are trained for warfare
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
Breivik said he was "quite normal" until starting his "de-emotionalisation" training in 2006.Breivik said he was "quite normal" until starting his "de-emotionalisation" training in 2006.
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
8.23am: Breivik talks about the difficulty of getting his views aired in the Norwegian media.8.23am: Breivik talks about the difficulty of getting his views aired in the Norwegian media.
Breivik complains that "cultural conservatives" such as himself has no chance of having a letter published in a Norwegian newspaper.Breivik complains that "cultural conservatives" such as himself has no chance of having a letter published in a Norwegian newspaper.
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
Breivik: "if you want to publish a books that is criticising the state ideology... you need to use dissident publishing houses."Breivik: "if you want to publish a books that is criticising the state ideology... you need to use dissident publishing houses."
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
Breivik says he has twice complained to Norway's state broadcasters in 2009 that they were ignoring "Muslim right in France and Gothenburg"Breivik says he has twice complained to Norway's state broadcasters in 2009 that they were ignoring "Muslim right in France and Gothenburg"
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
8.21am: Breivik also criticises cultural marxists, accusing them of turning boys into girls.8.21am: Breivik also criticises cultural marxists, accusing them of turning boys into girls.
Breivik says cultural marxists have subverted traditional gender models - "suddenly boys are supposed to start knitting &doing crochet"Breivik says cultural marxists have subverted traditional gender models - "suddenly boys are supposed to start knitting &doing crochet"
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
Earlier in the trial, he suggested that most women don't have the comprehension or "backbone" to be a "revolutionary activist" like himself.Earlier in the trial, he suggested that most women don't have the comprehension or "backbone" to be a "revolutionary activist" like himself.
8.18am: Now the accused is lining up an array of targets to blame for "anti-European racism". Many of them he has mentioned before in court - journalists, authorities, schools - but he also mentions writers of children's songs.8.18am: Now the accused is lining up an array of targets to blame for "anti-European racism". Many of them he has mentioned before in court - journalists, authorities, schools - but he also mentions writers of children's songs.
#Breivik: "100%. All media in Norway. In Europe. Belong to multiculturalism. And all want to defend the multicultural experiment."#Breivik: "100%. All media in Norway. In Europe. Belong to multiculturalism. And all want to defend the multicultural experiment."
— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 20, 2012— Paul Brennan (@paulrbrennan) April 20, 2012
#Breivik Why do authorities tolerate muslim youth attack/harass/abuse/rape Norwegian youth? Why can Norwegians not defend themselves?#Breivik Why do authorities tolerate muslim youth attack/harass/abuse/rape Norwegian youth? Why can Norwegians not defend themselves?
— Matthew Price (@matthewwprice) April 20, 2012— Matthew Price (@matthewwprice) April 20, 2012
#Breivik criticize children song writers and educational system for indoctrinating children.#Breivik criticize children song writers and educational system for indoctrinating children.
— Trygve Sorvaag (@TrygveSorvaag) April 20, 2012— Trygve Sorvaag (@TrygveSorvaag) April 20, 2012
8.14am: Breivik is insisting he is not a racist and seems to be employing the defence often employed by racists who do not want to admit the fact - that he has had "minority" friends.8.14am: Breivik is insisting he is not a racist and seems to be employing the defence often employed by racists who do not want to admit the fact - that he has had "minority" friends.
Breivk on his youth: "I have known many from minority circles, I have had many good friends."Breivk on his youth: "I have known many from minority circles, I have had many good friends."
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
Breivik: "I am not a racist, I am an anti-racist." Concerned with the "anti-European racism" in the Norwegian media.Breivik: "I am not a racist, I am an anti-racist." Concerned with the "anti-European racism" in the Norwegian media.
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
8.09am: Proceedings have begun with the prosecution trying to establish Breivik's capability to experience empathy.8.09am: Proceedings have begun with the prosecution trying to establish Breivik's capability to experience empathy.
Breivik says he has chosen to use "technical" language to "de-emotionalise" himself to talk about his "gruesome, barbaric acts".Breivik says he has chosen to use "technical" language to "de-emotionalise" himself to talk about his "gruesome, barbaric acts".
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
Breivik on his conscious "distancing": "If I tried to use a more normal language I don't think I would be able to talk about this at all."Breivik on his conscious "distancing": "If I tried to use a more normal language I don't think I would be able to talk about this at all."
— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012— Helen Pidd (@helenpidd) April 20, 2012
8.05am: Interestingly, Norwegian newspapers did not put Breivik on the front page of today's editions, journalists report.8.05am: Interestingly, Norwegian newspapers did not put Breivik on the front page of today's editions, journalists report.
Norwegian newspapers have today removed #Breivik from their front pages. twitter.com/TrygveSorvaag/…Norwegian newspapers have today removed #Breivik from their front pages. twitter.com/TrygveSorvaag/…
— Trygve Sorvaag (@TrygveSorvaag) April 20, 2012— Trygve Sorvaag (@TrygveSorvaag) April 20, 2012
Interesting decision by main #Norway papers to take #Breivik off front page. Yesterday's evidence in pure news terms was strongest yet.Interesting decision by main #Norway papers to take #Breivik off front page. Yesterday's evidence in pure news terms was strongest yet.
— Matthew Price (@matthewwprice) April 20, 2012— Matthew Price (@matthewwprice) April 20, 2012
7.59am: Good morning. Welcome to live coverage of day five of the trial of Anders Behring Breivik.7.59am: Good morning. Welcome to live coverage of day five of the trial of Anders Behring Breivik.
TV cameras continue to be barred from proceedings during Breivik's testimony, to avoid giving him a direct platform for his views, but we'll bring you updates from the journalists inside the court including the Guardian's Helen Pidd.TV cameras continue to be barred from proceedings during Breivik's testimony, to avoid giving him a direct platform for his views, but we'll bring you updates from the journalists inside the court including the Guardian's Helen Pidd.
Yesterday's proceedings were the most disturbing so far as the accused told the court that his "primary target" in last year's terrorist attacks was former prime minister Gro Harlem Brundtland, whom he planned to behead, posting the footage on the internet – and that he anticipated all 564 people on Utøya would die in his "operation".Yesterday's proceedings were the most disturbing so far as the accused told the court that his "primary target" in last year's terrorist attacks was former prime minister Gro Harlem Brundtland, whom he planned to behead, posting the footage on the internet – and that he anticipated all 564 people on Utøya would die in his "operation".
You can read yesterday's blog here.You can read yesterday's blog here.
And here is a link to the news story covering yesterday's proceedings.And here is a link to the news story covering yesterday's proceedings.
Breivik's defence team have warned survivors and beraeaved relatives that today is likely to be difficult for them as focus will be on the killing spree on Utøya.Breivik's defence team have warned survivors and beraeaved relatives that today is likely to be difficult for them as focus will be on the killing spree on Utøya.