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Why terror suspects face punishment similar to murder

Officers secure terror trial in the "Landl". Certainly not the last trial.(Bild: APA/APA / picturedesk.com)

A "terrorist offense" in connection with murder under Section 278c of the German Criminal Code can only be charged if the completion of the attack is imminent in terms of time and place. Nevertheless, the arrested IS men could face the maximum sentence.

The 19-year-old terrorist from Ternitz has confessed. Whether there will be a charge of terrorist association under Section 278b StGB or a terror murder trial under Section 278c StGB ("terrorist offense") depends on several factors.