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A British jihadist who travelled to Syria then faked his own death to try to return to the UK undetected has been given a 12-year custodial sentence. Imran Khawaja, 27, from west London, joined a militant group with links to so-called Islamic State while overseas.
He was pictured posing with severed heads during his six months in Syria.
He was arrested in Dover last June and later admitted preparing for acts of terrorism, attending a camp, receiving training and possessing firearms.
Judge Mr Justice Baker said Khawaja posed "a significant risk of serious harm" to the public. He will serve a minimum of eight years and also serve five years on licence.
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Which is all well and good until you read.
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Analysis: BBC home affairs correspondent Dominic Casciani
He could have received a life sentence - but while his extended term is long, it is a slightly shorter term than one given to two Birmingham men who were jailed last year.
Sentencing rules make clear that those who engage in the most serious forms of terrorism can receive terms that are designed to deter others from following them.
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Which begs the question why didn't they throw life at him?
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-31166062