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       The failure to deport a convicted child sex offender due to supposed risks to his human rights has been branded “sick” by Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp as he accused judges of "protecting paedophiles instead of children."

       Philp took to social media to voice his outrage warning the decision to not deport a Zimbabwean national convicted of child sex offences was "sick".

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       He said: "Immigration judges have twisted the meaning of ECHR Articles to protect paedophiles instead of children.

       "This must end. We need to be able to remove dangerous foreign criminals & those here illegally. Radical change to human rights law is needed."

       Identified only as RC, the sex offender was spared deportation after an immigration judge ruled that sending him back to his home country would violate his human rights.

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       READ MORE: Zimbabwean paedophile allowed to stay in UK as he'd face 'hostility' back home

       This is sick

       Immigration Judges have twisted the meaning of ECHR Articles to protect paedophiles instead of children

       This must end. We need to be able to remove dangerous foreign criminals & those here illegally

       Radical change to human rights law is needed pic.twitter.com/rJeykkXvj5

       — Chris Philp MP (@CPhilpOfficial) February 15, 2025

       The tribunal, presided over by Judge Sarah Pinder, found that the individual, who is autistic, deaf, and openly gay, would face "substantial hostility" in Zimbabwe, where authorities have been accused of persecuting LGBTQ+ individuals.

       Despite the Home Office's efforts to remove him, the judge ruled that deportation would breach Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), which prohibits torture and inhuman or degrading treatment.

       The Conservative MP's remarks have added fuel to the growing demands for tougher immigration policies.

       The controversy, first reported by The Telegraph, comes amid mounting frustration over the UK's ability to remove foreign criminals and illegal migrants, with repeated legal challenges delaying or blocking deportations.

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       “We remain resolute in our commitment to ensuring there are no barriers to deport foreign criminals, as it is in the public interest for these people to be removed swiftly.”