A psychologist says she believes his symptoms are caused by some 'brutal' treatment while in prison.
By Daniel SandfordCharles Bronson, one of the UK's longest-serving prisoners, has signs of post traumatic stress disorder , a Parole Board panel has heard.A psychologist said his symptoms were partly due to "brutal and unacceptable treatment" while in prison.The independent psychologist, hired by Bronson's legal team, told the panel that his symptoms were "mild".
He has never used a cash machine and would need practical support if released, the psychologist added. Bronson had some psychopathic traits, she added, but she did not think he would be diagnosed with Paranoid Personality Disorder. The psychologist, who was not named, said she believed he would improve rapidly if moved out of close supervision.
Allegedly made threats to a governor at the same prison in February 2019 and to a governor at Woodhill Prison the following month
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