Maggie Oliver has launched a scathing attack on Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's announcement about potentially suspending visas for nations that refuse to accept deported migrants, dismissing the statement as "empty words" during an appearance on GB News.
The former detective, who exposed the Rochdale grooming scandal, expressed deep frustration with what she perceives as the Government's failure to act on deportation promises.
"I hear these words again today and I don't see a will to do it. I see them as empty words," Ms Oliver stated, voicing her disbelief that the current Labour administration would deliver meaningful change.
Her criticism came hours after Ms Mahmood warned during a Five Eyes security meeting that the UK would take action against countries refusing to accept their citizens who have no legal right to remain in Britain.
Maggie Oliver lamented what she branded an 'empty' Labour promise
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Ms Oliver revealed the devastating impact on victims when convicted abusers are freed and return to their communities following prison sentences.
"I witness, every day, and I have for the past 20 years, the horrors the victims suffer when their abusers are released back into the community after they serve their sentences," she told GB News.
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The founder of the Maggie Oliver Foundation emphasised how her organisation continually supports survivors dealing with the trauma of encountering their attackers in their neighbourhoods.
"In my charity, the Maggie Oliver Foundation, we are picking up the pieces for victims every single day," she explained, highlighting the ongoing psychological toll on survivors.
She contrasted this with the extensive legal support available to convicted criminals fighting deportation orders.
Ms Oliver cited specific cases from Rochdale where convicted gang members have exploited the legal system for years while fighting deportation orders.
"I have seen three abusers in the Rochdale case play the system for years. They have had millions of pounds in legal aid, lawyers are getting rich off the back of it," she revealed.
The former detective expressed disgust at the arguments presented by these criminals to avoid removal from the UK.
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"I've heard them say things like they shouldn't be deported because their son needs a fatherly figure. It makes me physically sick," Ms Oliver stated.
She condemned the vast sums spent on legal representation for convicted abusers while victims struggle without comparable support.
"They can't call on legal aid to fight their corner, our country is completely back to front," she said.
Ms Oliver demanded immediate action against Pakistan, insisting it should face visa restrictions given its dependence on Britain.
Newly appointed Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood arrives in Downing Street | PA"Pakistan is dependent on the UK in many ways, we should not be powerless," she argued, calling for the country to top any visa ban list.
The former detective dismissed concerns about the human rights of convicted criminals facing deportation.
"Deport these people to serve their sentences in their home country, I don't care about their human rights," Ms Oliver declared.
She added: "These men, if they want a family life, go and live it back at home in Pakistan. They should not be swallowing millions up in legal aid, I just find it horrific."
Ms Oliver expressed her belief that the current government would prove no more effective than its predecessor in addressing these issues.
Ms Mahmood's announcement followed a London summit where security ministers from the US, Australia, New Zealand and Canada discussed border enforcement strategies.
The newly-appointed Home Secretary, who took office last Friday following a Cabinet reshuffle, declared that securing Britain's borders was her "top priority" after more than 1,000 migrants crossed the English Channel over the weekend.
"If you have no legal right to remain in the UK, we will deport you. If countries refuse to take their citizens back, we will take action," Ms Mahmood stated following the Five Eyes meeting.
The Home Office indicated that "non-cooperative countries" could face "appropriate adjustments to visa arrangements" if they refuse to accept deported nationals.
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp criticised Labour as "too weak" to protect Britain's borders effectively.
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