UK seeks law change to deport Pakistani rapist and grooming gang leader

 The UK government is changing a law that prevents serious criminals’ deportation. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced Parliament will amend the Immigration Act 1971. This change targets individuals like grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed. Ahmed was jailed for rape and sexual offenses against young girls. The government seeks to remove legal protections for such serious offenders. The UK government is changing a law that prevents serious criminals’ deportation. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced Parliament will amend the Immigration Act 1971. This change targets individuals like grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed. Ahmed was jailed for rape and sexual offenses against young girls. The government seeks to remove legal protections for such serious offenders.