Shabana Mahmood announces legal change in bid to deport Rochdale grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed - but it will take a year to come into effect
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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The Home Secretary has unveiled proposed legislative reforms aimed at facilitating the deportation of Rochir Ahmed, a convicted member of the Rochdale grooming gang. However, the initiative faces significant obstacles, including Pakistan's non-cooperation in accepting the convicted offender. Parliamentary discussions revealed the implementation timeline extends beyond one year, and officials acknowledged the legal change provides no absolute guarantee of successful removal, highlighting complexities in international extradition protocols.
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