Charles Bronson parole hearing LATEST — Son claims he’s ‘not done himself any favours’ after ‘swearing & cursing’
CHARLES Bronson's son has claimed the notorious prisoner has "not done himself any favours" during the parole hearing.
's son George Bamby has made the claims after Bronson faced another parole hearing yesterday in another bid for freedom.
Speaking to the he said: "I'm not sure he has done himself any favours during the parole hearing with swearing and cursing.
"But Charlie is sat there in front of three people there in prison, authority figures again, and every time he sits down with them he is promised this and he is promised that and I think he's just so frustrated and fed up with the system.
"I think it is just pure frustration with Charlie - he's been in so long."
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Bronson will need practical support if released
Bronson has never used a cash machine and will need practical support if released, the psychologist said.
She told the hearing that his violence towards prison staff has been fuelled by a dislike of authority figures, but this does not extend to members of the public.
"His use of violence towards staff members has been almost a matter of survival," she said. "He's got that real level of dislike for authority figures.
"I don't think he has that for members of the public."
Bronson was raised not to back down from an arguments
The independent psychologist said: "He was brought up with a very clear message that as a man you don't back down from an argument.
"Then you put him in a prison environment and his mental state was very, very paranoid. It's a hostile and violent environment and he's felt that he's needed to use violence to survive.
"But then it became a protest. Violence and his use of violence has evolved over the years. Lately it's about protest and it's become cathartic."
Bronson would benefit from one-to-one sessions
The independent psychologist at today's hearing has said the most useful thing for Charles Bronson would be one-to-one sessions with psychologist.
He would be able to discuss "day-to-day problems he encounters".
Charles Bronson ‘not ashamed’ of his life
Speaking in court on Monday, Charles Bronson said while he isn’t proud of his life, he also won’t be ashamed of his actions.He said: “I am not proud of my life but I am certainly not ashamed of it.”Bronson was arrested after a slew of crimes, including holding 11 people hostage across nine sieges with victims being governors, doctors and even his own solicitor.
Charles Bronson ignored written warning about speaking to the media
The panel chair has claimed that Charles Bronson ignored written warning about speaking to the media.
The independent psychologist stated it was not violence and he saw the benefits as outweighing the rule-breaking.
Bronson has coped 'pretty well' in the parole hearing
The psychologist said that Bronson has coped "pretty well" sitting through the parole hearing.
She told the panel: "We're expecting too much if we expect Mr Salvador to sit in a situation like this and not become frustrated and not become loud, belligerent and swear."
The psychologist added: "In the past, he would not have been able to tolerate this at all without some sort of outburst.
"Mr Salvador is going to be rude to people on occasion. He is going to swear at people on occasion."
Charles Bronson only mixes with three inmates
He currently mixes with only three other inmates, one of whom he does not like and avoids, the parole panel has already been told.
She said: "I believe that Mr Salvador poses less of a risk in a community environment than in a prison environment, and I stand by that assessment.
"Of course, I'm talking about a highly supportive community environment and I'm talking about a gradual move into a community environment."
'I can imagine him telling somebody to f-off'
Bronson now realises that the consequences to himself are too great in terms of violence, she told the panel.
"I can imagine him telling somebody to eff off quite frankly ... but it's whether that equates to serious harm", she said.
The psychologist believes that Bronson now finds his art cathartic in the same way that violence once was.
Psychologist refers to Bronson a 'retired prison activist'
The psychologist has referred to Charles Bronson as a "retired prison activist".
In response he said: "It's the best thing I've ever heard."
Bronson at 'moderate risk' in the community
The independent psychologist has claimed Bronson would be at "moderate risk in the community if he was very carefully managed."
When asked on her opinions, the psychologist said he should stay in closed conditions for now.
However there must be progression and "serious thought" should be given to open conditions, she adds.
Charles Bronson would be 'verbally abusive'
The independent psychologist has claimed he would be "verbally abusive" if provoked in the community.
She added he would be violent only if the state of his mental health deteriorated.
Bronson has made 'internal changes'
Independent psychologist says lack of violence is partly because he has made "internal changes" after parole board asked if he has been sufficiently "tested".
Charles Bronson 'found violence cathartic in the past'
Charles Bronson knows that "the consequences are too great" so "he has committed to not being violent in the future".
However the psychologist has claimed that Bronson "found violence cathartic in the past".
Bronson has 'anti-authority' feelings
The independent psychologist has claimed that Bronson has "anti-authority" feelings and is naturally suspicious of other people’s motives.
Charles Bronson 'less of a risk in a community environment'
Charles Bronson "is less of a risk in a community environment than in a prison environment" the independent psychologist has claimed.
She added that the perfect environment for Bronson would be "in open conditions".
Bronson's 'offending behaviour has reduced significantly'
The psychologist has told the parole board: "I do think the proof is in the pudding and you have got to look at the overall trajectory after 2012 and after 2012 his offending behaviour has reduced significantly."
Bronson 'uncomfortable if a prison officer is behind him'
The psychologist hired by Bronson's legal team said: "It seems he still has PTSD symptoms but they are more in the mild range and he shows hypervigilance.
"He has thoughts about things that have happened to him in previous years in prison.
"He feels uncomfortable if a prison officer is behind him or if his door is unlocked.
"He immediately says to himself, 'Oh, what's this', and he's hypervigilant."
Independent psychologist claims Bronson left with mild PTSD
The independent psychologist has claimed that Charles Bronson has been left with mild PTSD due to his brutal treatment.
The psychologist also claimed that when she assessed Charles Bronson he was less frustrated than he appeared at Monday's hearing.
Charles Bronson claims he was 'humiliated and degraded' by evidence on Monday
Speaking in today's hearing he said: “I am the most anti-drugs man on the planet. I despise drugs and people who deal in them.
"The only time I’ve had drugs was being held down and forcibly injected in the asylums."
Bronson 'has eaten more porridge than Goldilocks'
As his lawyer Dean Kingham argued for him to be released, Bronson said he needs to get out because he's sick of porridge.
He was given 15 minutes to speak to the panel - but was done after eight.
He joked: "I could fill 15 hours."
He told the panel: "First of all, it's no secret I've eaten more porridge than Goldilocks and her Three Bears, and I'm sick of it.
"I've had enough of it and I want to go home."
Parole hearing to resume soon
Today's parole hearing for Charles Bronson is expected to start at 10am.
Evidence will be given from an independent psychologist commissioned by Bronson’s legal team followed by a community manager and a friend.
Charles Bronson published book full of poems
Charles Branson published a poetry book whilst in prison.
In Words Inside and Out, he writes of jails: “Broadmoor was a gas, Rampton a hole; Parkhurst was a trap, that’s where I lost my soul.”
Another poem brands Soham killer Ian Huntley and Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe “a disgrace to the human race”.
Co-writer Steve Wraith, a pal of 20 years, said: “These poems show a different side to him.”
In pictures: Charles Bronson attends parole hearing
Britian’s “hardest man” appeared in court via videolink on Monday as he made a plea for his freedom.
Bronson’s parole hearing will continue this morning.
Charles Bronson wants to meet Phil Danielson and admits he went ‘over the top’
Speaking in court, Charles Bronson spoke of his wish to meet with Phil Danielson.
Charles Bronson held the prison art teacher hostage, subjecting him to brutal treatment over a period of 43 hours.
On Monday, he admitted his actions were “over the top” and said he would like to meet his victim.
