Sentence
Shahzad Ali
Shahzad Ali (aged 21) was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on 6 March 2026 to 5 Years for Possessing/Collecting a record of information likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Bristol Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 6 March 2026
- Sentence
- 5 Years, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 7 years
- Judge
- Judge Parker KC
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Possessing/Collecting a record of information likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism | Custodial immediate |
| Encouragement of terrorism, directly or indirectly, inciting or encouraging others to commit acts of terrorism | Custodial immediate |
| Inviting support for a proscribed organisation / expressing an opinion or belief that is supportive of a proscribed organisation | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to supporting a proscribed organisation, encouraging terrorism and collecting a record of information likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism in Newport, Gwent, between July 2024 and January 2025.