UK to change law so ringleader of Rochdale grooming gang can be deported
The UK government plans to amend the 1971 Immigration Act to allow for the deportation of the ringleader of a Rochdale grooming gang. The move follows public concern regarding the release of the offender, who was previously barred from deportation due to his status as a Commonwealth citizen.
Why it matters
This case highlights the tension between historical immigration laws and modern public safety and justice requirements.
Image source, GMP Image caption, Shabir Ahmed led a grooming gang that abused girls as young as 12
The focus on deportation of foreign-born criminals often aligns with conservative policy priorities, though the reporting remains factual.
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