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Moazzam Begg leaves prison after terror charges dropped

Former Guantanamo Bay detainee Moazzam Begg has walked out of Belmarsh prison in south-east London after the Crown Prosecution Service dropped a string of terrorist charges linked to the civil war in Syria.

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Moazzam Begg set for release from prison

Former Guantanamo Bay detainee Moazzam Begg is expected to be released from Belmarsh prison in south-east London later today.

Seven terror charges against the 45-year-old have been dropped following a review of Mr Begg's case.

He appeared before the Old Bailey via video link from the high security jail and did not react when the decision was announced.

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