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Rochdale - Grooming gang leader released from jail today

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TerriBull Thu 02-Jul-26 14:16:54

Andy Burnham would like to see him deported, I think it would be a real coup if he could somehow find a way to reverse the legislation that would allow this appalling man, the grooming gang leader, convicted of 30 rapes to remain here. Although I don't hold out too many hopes on that happening, any thoughts on the matter.

Fallingstar Thu 02-Jul-26 14:24:19

He has to go, to do otherwise sends out the entirely wrong message.
Unfortunately as with the majority of sex offenders I imagine this man will just start offending again, is a compulsion.
Those who are home grown should be imprisoned for life or chemically castrated and those from other countries should be deported.
Zero tolerance.

GrannyGravy13 Thu 02-Jul-26 14:26:34

Apparently there is a 50+ year old law which prevents his deportation, something to do with commonwealth countries.

I heard the government are looking into ways to circumvent this and therefore deport him PDQ

TerriBull Thu 02-Jul-26 14:31:02

I hope so! I think this country needs to send out a strong message to those who come here and break our laws particularly those of such a serious nature.

I'm sure I've read about criminals in Australia, emanating from the UK having lived most of their life there, being deported back here.

Primrose53 Thu 02-Jul-26 14:34:54

GrannyGravy13

Apparently there is a 50+ year old law which prevents his deportation, something to do with commonwealth countries.

I heard the government are looking into ways to circumvent this and therefore deport him PDQ

Lawyers will be queuing up to act for him and you can bet your life he will not be deported.

Sago Thu 02-Jul-26 15:49:54

He has served 14 years of a 41 sentence.

Imagine being one of his victims seeing him enjoying his liberty.