Andy Burnham says ‘nothing off table’ in case of Rochdale grooming gang leader
Summary
Andy Burnham, who is expected to become the UK prime minister, said he will explore all options to fix a law that blocks the deportation of Shabir Ahmed, a convicted Rochdale grooming gang leader. Ahmed, convicted of multiple child rape charges, is due for release from prison but cannot be deported to Pakistan because of a rule in the Immigration Act 1971.Key Facts
- Shabir Ahmed was sentenced in 2012 for 30 charges of child rape involving girls as young as 13.
- He was expected to be deported after his sentence but cannot be due to the Immigration Act 1971.
- Ahmed arrived in the UK before 1973 and lived there for over five years, which blocks his deportation.
- He will be released from prison on July 2 and banned from returning to Rochdale.
- Ahmed will be monitored with conditions like an electronic tag, curfews, and restrictions on contact with children.
- Victims and officials say the inability to deport Ahmed causes distress and highlights problems in how victims are treated.
- Andy Burnham said victims must come first and promised to instruct authorities to consider all legal options.
- The Home Office confirmed Ahmed will face strict supervision after release to protect the public.
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