Minister suggests Shabana Mahmood will use visa threats to deport Rochdale grooming gang leader to Pakistan – UK politics live
Summary
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will attend the UK Parliament to discuss immigration and asylum laws. She plans to propose changes to deport Shabir Ahmed, a convicted child sex offender, to Pakistan despite current legal obstacles and Pakistan’s reluctance.Key Facts
- Shabana Mahmood is involved in debates about the immigration and asylum bill in Parliament.
- The bill focuses on immigration rules, including the wait time for migrant workers to apply for permanent stay.
- Shabir Ahmed led a grooming gang, was convicted of child rape, and served 14 years in prison.
- Ahmed lost his British citizenship but cannot currently be deported because he entered the UK before 1973.
- The government wants to change the law to remove this exemption and deport Ahmed.
- Pakistan has refused to accept Ahmed’s return so far.
- Officials may threaten Pakistan with visa restrictions to secure Ahmed’s deportation.
- The government has used similar visa threats successfully with other countries before.
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