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Home Secretary Plans Law Change to Deport Shabir Ahmed, Ringleader of Rochdale Grooming Gang

13 Temmuz 2026The Guardian

The recent release of Shabir Ahmed, a ringleader of the Rochdale grooming gang, has sparked outrage among victims and the public. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced plans to change the law to facilitate his deportation to Pakistan, a pledge made during the previous government.
However, this move raises questions about the broader issues of trust in the criminal justice system and the treatment of grooming gang victims.
Shabir Ahmed was convicted in 2012 for serious crimes, including rape and sex trafficking, and was stripped of his British citizenship. His recent release has reignited anger among his victims, who were led to believe he would be deported upon release.
While the government's response to the public outcry regarding Shabir Ahmed's release may seem like a step toward accountability, it risks being perceived as a superficial fix rather than a genuine effort to restore faith in the justice system. The focus on deportation could distract from the systemic failures that…

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