UK in talks with Pakistan about deporting grooming gang leader

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NEWSDECK ANALYSIS

The coverage broadly agrees that the government is unable to deport a grooming gang ringleader. However, the framing and emphasis differ across outlets. The Evening Standard focuses on the government's investigation into deportation options, while The Guardian highlights the blocking of the deportation. The BBC News takes a more neutral tone, focusing on the deportation laws. The tone and focus vary, but all outlets report on the government's inability to deport the individual.

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The Independent

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Pakistan blames UK for Rochdale grooming gang leader’s crimes

‘Regardless of where he was born, the onus lies on where he grew up, was raised, groomed, and unfortunately spoiled,’ Islamabad official says

16 Jul, 13:21

BBC Politics

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Pakistan resisting UK attempts to deport grooming gang leader

The government of Pakistan says it has "no connection whatsoever" with the case of Shabir Ahmed.

16 Jul, 08:38

Evening Standard

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Government in talks with Pakistan about grooming gang ringleader case

Reports have suggested Pakistan might not accept Shabir Ahmed because he had previously renounced his citizenship.

3 Jul, 12:07

The Guardian

Rochdale grooming gang ringleader cannot be deported, victims told

Provisions in Immigration Act prevent Shabir Ahmed, due to be released, being sent to Pakistan The ringleader of the notorious Rochdale grooming gang is due to be released from prison this week and cannot be deported from the country, his victims have been told. Shabir Ahmed, 73, known to his victims as “Daddy”, was convicted of multiple counts of rape and sexual offences against girls in 2012. Continue reading...