Mahmood to set out plan to deport grooming gang leader
Summary
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood plans to introduce legal changes to deport Shabir Ahmed, the leader of a grooming gang in Rochdale who was released from prison this month. Ahmed, stripped of his British citizenship, cannot currently be deported due to a 1971 law protecting certain long-term Commonwealth citizens.Key Facts
- Shabir Ahmed was convicted in 2012 for child sexual offences and sentenced to 22 years in prison.
- Ahmed was released on licence and is under strict conditions including GPS monitoring.
- He lost his British citizenship but cannot be deported because of a 1971 law preventing the removal of some Commonwealth citizens who arrived before 1973.
- Pakistan has not agreed to accept Ahmed, who says he gave up his Pakistani citizenship.
- The Home Secretary will announce legal steps to change the law allowing Ahmed’s deportation.
- Changing the law could take up to a year, so some politicians want emergency legislation for faster action.
- Victims have expressed fear and concern about Ahmed’s release and the inability to deport him.
- The opposition party is also exploring options, including discussions with Pakistan.
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