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Shabana Mahmood will change law to allow Rochdale grooming gang leader’s deportation

The government has been examining ways to deport Shabir Ahmed, 73, since his release last week

The Independent UK · Jul 8

Mahmood to close loophole blocking deportation of Rochdale grooming gang ringleader

Home secretary expected to amend Immigration Act but hurdles remain if Pakistan continues to refuse to take Shabir Ahmed back

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8

Extradite political dissidents for repatriating child rapist: Pakistan's demand shocks UK

Shabir Ahmed, 73, was released from prison last week after serving 14 years of a 22-year sentence for 30 child rape offences. Known as "Daddy" to his victims, he preyed on vulnerable girls as young as 12, supplying them with alcohol and drugs before subjecting them to repeated sexual abuse…

The Times of India · Jul 8

Ministers leaving ‘no stone unturned’ to deport grooming gang leader, vows Murray

Health Secretary James Murray told Sky News’ Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips: ‘I want this man out of the country, I think we all do.’

Evening Standard · Jul 5

‘We have no stake in it’: Pakistan refuses to take back grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed as UK seeks deportation

The UK government is facing a fresh hurdle in its bid to deport Shabir Ahmed, one of the ringleaders of the Rochdale child grooming gang, after Pakistan reportedly refused to accept him, saying he is no longer a Pakistani citizen.

The Times of India · Jul 5

Freed Rochdale grooming gang leader was judged ‘high risk’ to children in 2023

Exclusive: Shabir Ahmed, jailed in 2012 for rape, abuse and trafficking of girls, was deemed three years ago to present ‘high risk of sexual offending’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3

Government in talks with Pakistan about grooming gang ringleader case

Reports have suggested Pakistan might not accept Shabir Ahmed because he had previously renounced his citizenship.

Evening Standard · Jul 3

Pressure mounts on Government to change law and deport grooming gang ringleader

The Conservatives have said they will attempt to amend the Government’s Immigration and Asylum Bill ‘to close the loophole’.

The Independent UK · Jul 3

Rochdale Residents Launch Neighbourhood Patrols After Convicted Grooming Gang Leader Walks 'Free'

Rochdale residents are anxious following the release of grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed. Local watch groups are forming, and victims express fear despite strict license conditions imposed on Ahmed.

International Business Times UK · Jul 3

Rochdale grooming gang leader released as deportation loophole sparks fury across the UK

Rochdale grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed's release after 14 years has sparked outrage as a legal loophole prevents his deportation despite serious sexual offence convictions. Ahmed, stripped of citizenship, remains in the UK due to old immigration laws protecting pre-1973 Commonwealth settlers. Victims and campaigners decry the justice system's failure,…

The Times of India · Jul 2