Mahmood to close loophole blocking deportation of Rochdale grooming gang ringleader
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Key context: <p>Home secretary expected to amend Immigration Act but hurdles remain if Pakistan continues to refuse to take Shabir Ahmed back</p><p>Shabana Mahmood is planning to change the law so the government can move towards deporting the ringleader of the Rochdale grooming gang.</p><p>The home secretary is expected to amend the 1971 Immigration Act, which prevents Shabir Ahmed from being removed from Britain.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/08/mahmood-to-close-loophole-blocking-deportation-of-rochdale-grooming-gang-ringleader">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Home secretary expected to amend Immigration Act but hurdles remain if Pakistan continues to refuse to take Shabir Ahmed backShabana Mahmood is planning to change the law so the government can move towards deporting the ringleader of the Rochdale grooming gang.The home secretary is expected to amend the 1971 Immigration Act, which prevents Shabir Ahmed from being removed from Britain. Continue reading...
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