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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Sky Published 13 July 2026

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

NYT Published 13 July 2026

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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