The Morning Poll: Should it be made easier to deport foreign-born criminals like Rochdale grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed?
By BRIDIE ADAMS
Published: 19:39 EDT, 13 July 2026 \| Updated: 21:17 EDT, 13 July 2026
The Government is considering changes to the law that could make it easier to deport foreign-born criminals after it emerged that Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed cannot currently be removed under existing legislation.
Ministers have also suggested deportation to a third country could be explored if Pakistan continues to refuse to accept him.
What do you think - should it be made easier to deport foreign-born criminals like Shabir Ahmed? Have your say in the Morning Mail poll.
Vote now and you'll find the final results in tomorrow's Morning Mail newsletter.