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How is 'preparing acts' defined?
Preparing acts of terrorism covers a wide range of activities, from collecting information to travelling abroad, even if no attack is carried out. Mohamed Mohamoud's journey to Somalia, with the stated intent of joining IS, was enough for conviction, even though he failed to reach the fighters.
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