Norway prison hiring people to spend time with criminal

This is not a job for the faint-hearted – a prison in Norway is looking to employ someone willing to mingle and interact with an infamous criminal.

The person's job scope includes having to play sports or chess with Anders Behring Breivik, murderer of 77 people.

According to media reports, Breivik has to be kept away from other inmates due to the risk of a hostage situation, making it impossible for him to have normal contact with others.

Norwegian law forbids keeping prisoners in total isolation for extended periods of time because it is considered an unduly cruel punishment.