A French man has been sentenced to two years in jail for repeatedly visiting websites that back the so-called Islamic State terror group.French police said there was no evidence the man was planning a terror attack despite the regular visits.The man said he visited the sites to help him understand the difference between “real” and “false” Islam.Rights groups said the sentence was “excessive” and said visiting a site did not make someone a terrorist.Changed behaviourThe unnamed man came to the attention of French police during a surveillance operation on another person living in the same region of France – the Ardeche.Police raided the suspect’s house and found pro-IS pictures and video clips on his smartphone, computer and USB sticks.
Källa: French man jailed for visiting pro-IS websites – BBC News
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