Are the Government wrong to state that they cannot deport Shabir Ahmed, the leader of the Rochdale grooming gang?
The debate over whether the Government can deport Shabir Ahmed has been clouded by confusion, selective references to legislation, and a decade of missed opportunities. Ministers have repeatedly suggested their hands are tied by the Immigration Act 1971 — yet a closer look at the law reveals that this claim may be fundamentally flawed. This blog breaks down the legal detail the Government appears to have missed, and why failing to act could undermine the fairness and integrity of the entire deportation system.








