UK to Deport Grooming Gang Leader with New Law

The UK government plans to change the law to allow the deportation of Shabir Ahmed, the leader of a gang that raped dozens of girls in Northern England, but warns there is no guarantee of success.

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Home secretary to change law to allow her to deport grooming gang leader but warns 'no guarantee'

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U.K. to Change Law to Allow Deportation of ‘Grooming Gang’ Leader

The British government on Monday laid out steps enabling the deportation to Pakistan of Shabir Ahmed, the leader of a gang that raped dozens of girls in Northern England.

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