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How is spying prosecuted in the UK?
The National Security Act, passed in 2023, updated Britain's espionage laws to counter modern threats. It makes spying for a foreign power a specific criminal offence, carrying a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. This soldier is being held under this act, suggesting the authorities believe they have a strong case.
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