“Disgusting!” Grooming Gang Criminals Cannot Be Deported After Renouncing Pakistani Citizenship
People across the UK are angry after finding out that some members of grooming gangs are avoiding deportation by giving up their Pakistani citizenship. This move takes advantage of laws that stop people from being left without a country. As a result, these criminals are allowed to stay in the UK, and taxpayers are paying millions for their legal battles.
Adil Khan and Qari Abdul Rauf, part of the Rochdale grooming gang, were convicted of abusing 47 young girls, some only 13 years old. They lost their British citizenship because of their crimes, but by renouncing their Pakistani citizenship, they managed to stay in the UK. Khan even claimed he was innocent, that his crime wasn’t “that serious,” and that he wanted to be a role model for his son. Shockingly, a court accepted these excuses, letting him stay. This decision has left victims and the public feeling betrayed.
Many victims still see these men in Rochdale, where they continue to live freely. One victim described the fear she felt when she saw her abuser in a supermarket, saying, “I felt like my heart stopped beating.” These encounters have caused victims even more pain and stress.
The cost of these cases has also angered taxpayers. Over £2 million has been spent on legal battles for these men, including £550,000 in legal aid. People are frustrated that public money is being used to help criminals who have caused so much harm.
The justice system has also been criticized. In one case, a judge told a victim to remove her request for her abusers to be deported from her statement. Many see this as proof that the system cares more about the rights of criminals than about protecting victims.
Talk TV’s Isabelle Oakeshott spoke out, saying, “How has Britain become a safe place for these monsters? Other countries wouldn’t allow this. If the law stops us from deporting them, we need to change the law.”
People are now calling for action. They want stronger laws to close these loopholes and make sure justice is done. Many believe it’s time to put victims first and restore faith in the system.
