Sentence
Muhammad Billal
Muhammad Billal (aged 19) was sentenced at Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey) on 2 July 2026 to 13 Years 6 Months for Possessing/Collecting a record of information likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard…
- Court
- Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey)
- Sentenced
- 2 July 2026
- Sentence
- 13 Years 6 Months, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 18 years 6 Months
- Judge
- Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb DBE
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
2 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 |
| Engaging in conduct in preparation for acts of terrorism | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to preparing for acts of terrorism and possessing documents likely to be useful for terrorism in Nelson, Lancashire, between February 2024 and November 2024. SENTENCING REMARKS
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) / Asperger Syndrome (AS); A Guilty Plea