The Immigration Act 1971 reshaped UK immigration control, defining patriality and tightening entry rights for Commonwealth citizens as the UK prepared for EC membership.
Shabir Ahmed, 73, the Rochdale grooming gang ringleader, has been released on licence and cannot be deported due to Immigration Act provisions. He will face strict license conditions and an exclusion zone around Rochdale, with victims and lawmakers reacting to the decision as details emerge from multiple sources.