Government 'looking at every route' to deport grooming leader
The UK government is exploring legal avenues to deport Shabir Ahmed, a convicted grooming gang leader, following his release from prison. A 1971 law currently prevents his deportation, prompting calls from officials to close the loophole.
Why it matters
This case has sparked a significant debate in the UK regarding the balance between protecting long-term residents and the state's ability to deport serious criminal offenders.
Image source, GMP Image caption, Shabir Ahmed was the head of a gang which abused girls as young as 12
The article reports on the government's stated intent and the legal constraints involved without taking a side on the policy debate.
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