It's probably based on the level of secrets he had access to.David Smith the Russian spy working in the UK embassy gets 13yrs imprisonment for spying and betraying UK secrets to Putins regime. To my mind this isn't long enough, he will be out in much less time than that. Spying should surely mean a life sentance.
Apparently he was taking secret photos of the Ferrero Rochers at the Ambassador's Ball !!It's probably based on the level of secrets he had access to.
Just exile him to Russia for life if he loves the miserable shit hole that much, they'll probably conscript him as cannon fodder for the invasion in Ukraine anyway, saves you lot the money of keeping him in (presumably) protective custody in jail for years.David Smith the Russian spy working in the UK embassy gets 13yrs imprisonment for spying and betraying UK secrets to Putins regime. To my mind this isn't long enough, he will be out in much less time than that. Spying should surely mean a life sentance.
Probably more of a punishment to try and rebuild his life after release - can you imagine the reference he'll get from his previous employer if he applies for a job!David Smith the Russian spy working in the UK embassy gets 13yrs imprisonment for spying and betraying UK secrets to Putins regime. To my mind this isn't long enough, he will be out in much less time than that. Spying should surely mean a life sentance.
Probably more of a punishment to try and rebuild his life after release - can you imagine the reference he'll get from his previous employer if he applies for a job!