Charles Bronson prisoner

Notorious prisoner Charles Bronson will make his latest bid for freedom at a public parole hearing this week. | ITV National News.

But the third and final day of the hearing will take place behind closed doors on Friday. [Bronson](/news/2017-11-21/uks-most-notorious-prisoner-charles-bronson-refused-parole) was the first prisoner to formally ask for a public hearing after rules changed last year in a bid to remove the secrecy around the parole process. I’m now anti-crime, anti-violent.

Now known as Charles Salvador and appearing with a shaven head, the 70-year-old is arguing that after nearly half a century in jail, most of it in solitary ...

The panel of parole judges heard there are 500 people on a mailing list who write to Bronson in jail, but he does not always reply. He then repeatedly said: "I'm getting bored of this", objecting to his legal representative asking for a break before he gave evidence. Bronson could be heard asking the lawyer "Can't you just go yourself?" yes certainly." The 70-year-old is arguing that after nearly half a century in jail, most of it in solitary confinement, he is safe to be released. Now known as Charles Salvador and appearing with a shaven head, the 70-year-old is arguing that after nearly half a century in jail, most of it in solitary confinement, he is safe to be released.

When asked if he wished to give evidence at the hearing, he said: 'Oh yes, certainly'

He has his exercises, he has his routines.” He was originally jailed in 1974 for armed robbery - and since then has only been let out of prison twice. They went on: “The risk of violence is untested in lots of ways. Bronson has caused mayhem while incarcerated in Yorkshire - and has been inside for almost half a century. He told the panel of his previous crimes: “Am I sorry? Bronson said: “Today I’m an artist, a born-again artist, and that’s down to him. I’ve had enough of it, I want to go home.” He added: “Don’t think I’m wearing these glasses for sinister reasons. In 1999 Bronson earned himself a life sentence, with a minimum term of three years, for taking his art teacher hostage at Hull Prison after he criticised his drawing ability. I just enjoyed the excitement.” I’m no longer angry.” Would I do it again?

One of UK's longest serving and most notorious prisoners says he is now a 'man of peace'

He characterised much of his violence within bars as a protest against conditions within the prison system, describing himself as “a retired prison activist”. Before he gave evidence he could be seen rocking his chair backwards and forwards, sometimes appearing to stare at the ceiling, He was wearing dark glasses, which he said were not for “sinister reasons” but because repeated solitary confinement – 40 years, he said – had made his eyes sensitive to light. She said he had made progress but feared he would not cope if moved from his current close supervision centre for eight people into the community or even to a large prison wing. His prison offender manager said since she took over Bronson’s case he had made documented threats against prison staff but never resorted to violence. He questioned its relevance given the time that has elapsed but later said he was sad for Danielson and would like to meet him. Bronson said he spends 23 hours a day in his cell, a large part of it doing art, which he says has raised thousands of pounds for charity.

Charles Bronson, one of Britain's most notorious prisoners, will find out whether he will be granted parole.

He has his exercises, he has his routines.” His first conviction was in 1974 when he was 21 and was jailed for seven years for robbery, aggravated burglary, assault with intent to rob and possession of a firearm. They went on: “The risk of violence is untested in lots of ways. I’ve had enough of it, I want to go home.” Before he began giving evidence, he complained he was “getting bored of this” when his lawyer asked for a short break. He added: “Don’t think I’m wearing these glasses for sinister reasons. In 2014 he was further sentenced to three years for assaulting a prison governor. But despite insisting he now has ways of managing negative feelings and has turned to art, the 70-year-old – who was once dubbed one of Britain’s most violent offenders – said: “I was born to have a rumble.” After just 69 days he was back in prison, sentenced in 1988 for seven years for robbery at a jewellers’ shop. A decision is due at a later date. It was f****** brilliant.” Prisoners are banned from gambling and could face sanctions for doing so.