A convicted sex offender has been awarded refugee status in the UK after a judge ruled that he would be at risk of 'mob violence' in Afghanistan, sparking controversy and debate. This case highlights a broader issue with more than half of Home Office asylum decisions being overturned on appeal. Critics, including Shadow Home Secretary YvetteCooperMP, argue for stronger rules around sex offenders seeking asylum, while others, like Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, question the government's approach to deporting sex offenders to third-party countries. The case has also raised concerns about the ability to deport individuals to Afghanistan since the Taliban's return to power, especially since the offender 'continues to act ‘inappropriately’ around females'.
This is so angering, bloody hell! A convicted sex offender, who, according to court documents, “continues to act ‘inappropriately’ around females”, was allowed to stay in Britain, because, guess what? Since the Taliban retook Afghanistan, the UK isn’t able to deport people there. https://t.co/UA04UTQsla
Convicted sex offender wins right to remain in UK despite doctors saying he still 'acts inappropriately towards females' - because judge said he faced risk of 'mob violence' if sent back to Afghanistan https://t.co/bzGEadHxf3 https://t.co/nlL51GQOTv
A convicted sex offender was awarded refugee status in the UK after a judge ruled he would be at risk of "mob violence" in Afghanistan. Shadow home secretary @YvetteCooperMP says rules 'need to be stronger around sex offenders'. 🔗 https://t.co/pEvXfGHGjV 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/QbwKiii0Hi
A convicted sex offender was awarded refugee status after a judge ruled he would be at risk of 'violence' in Afghanistan. Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin says it's "not good enough" that the govt wants to send sex offenders to a 'third party country' https://t.co/T99ZPR2KRj https://t.co/C91epbyucU
Home Office asylum decisions are being overturned by more than half of applicants, as Sky News reveals a convicted sex offender was awarded refugee status after a judge ruled he would be at risk of "mob violence" in Afghanistan @BeckyJohnsonSky has the full story ⬇️ https://t.co/PbekcAhJke
Home Office asylum decisions are being overturned by more than half of applicants, as Sky News reveals a convicted sex offender was awarded refugee status after a judge ruled he would be at risk of "mob violence" in Afghanistan Read more 🔗 https://t.co/ttprnbZEc9
Sky News can reveal a convicted sex offender was allowed to stay in the UK because a judge agreed with lawyers that he would be at risk of “mob violence" in Afghanistan for his crimes. Figures show over half of appeals against Home Office asylum decisions have been successful
Home Office asylum decisions are being overturned by more than half of applicants, as a convicted sex offender was awarded refugee status after a judge ruled he would be at risk of "mob violence" in Afghanistan. Another judge not fit for purpose😡 https://t.co/y53d8klVlC