UK Law and the Problem with Sending Criminals Away

英國法律與驅逐罪犯出境的問題

Jul 2, 2026, 11:20
EuropePolitics

Introduction

Shabir Ahmed is a criminal. He will leave prison soon. The government wants to send him to Pakistan, but a law stops them.

Shabir Ahmed 是一名罪犯。他即將出獄。政府希望將他遣返回巴基斯坦，但有一項法律阻止了他們。

Main Body

An old law from 1971 protects some people. It says the UK cannot send away people from certain countries if they arrived before 1973. Shabir Ahmed is one of these people. He cannot leave the UK because of this law.

一項 1971 年的舊法律保護著部分人士。法律規定，如果某些國家的人是在 1973 年之前抵達英國，英國就不能將他們驅逐出境。Shabir Ahmed 就是其中一人。因為這項法律，他無法離開英國。

Now, the police will watch him. He must wear an electronic tag. He cannot go to some towns like Rochdale or Oldham.

現在，警方將對他進行監控。他必須佩戴電子腳鐐。他不能前往如 Rochdale 或 Oldham 等城鎮。

Many leaders are angry. Andy Burnham and Jim McMahon want to change the law. They want to send Ahmed away to keep victims safe. They say the old law is not good for bad criminals.

許多領導人感到憤怒。Andy Burnham 和 Jim McMahon 希望修改這項法律。他們希望將 Ahmed 驅逐出境以確保受害者的安全。他們表示這項舊法律對惡劣的罪犯而言並不適用。

Other people say the UK border is not safe. Some other foreign criminals live in the UK too. The government says they are working hard, but some people disagree.

其他人則表示英國邊境並不安全。還有其他外國罪犯也居住在英國。政府表示他們正努力處理，但有些人並不認同。

Conclusion

The UK government is looking for a way to change the rules. They want to send Shabir Ahmed away.

英國政府正在尋找修改規則的方法。他們希望將 Shabir Ahmed 驅逐出境。

Vocabulary Learning

🛑 The Word "CANNOT"

In the text, we see: "He cannot leave the UK" "The UK cannot send away people"

What is it? It is a strong "No." Use it when there is a rule or a law that stops someone from doing something.

How to use it: Person →\rightarrow cannot →\rightarrow Action

Simple Examples:

  1. I cannot drive a car. (I don't have a license)
  2. You cannot smoke here. (It is against the rules)
  3. She cannot come to the party. (She is busy)

🚶 Moving Words (Phrasal Verbs)

Look at: "Send away"

Instead of just saying "send," we add "away" to show the person is going far, far from here.

Other "Away" words:

  • Go away →\rightarrow Leave this place.
  • Run away →\rightarrow Escape from a place.
  • Stay away →\rightarrow Do not come near.

Vocabulary Learning

criminal (n.)
A person who has done something against the law.
Example:The police caught the criminal after the robbery.
government (n.)
The group of people who rule a country.
Example:The government is making a new law about schools.
protect (v.)
To keep someone or something safe.
Example:A helmet protects your head when you ride a bike.
certain (adj.)
Specific or particular.
Example:Certain animals only live in the desert.
electronic tag (n.)
A small device worn on the leg to track where a person goes.
Example:The man had to wear an electronic tag after leaving prison.
victim (n.)
A person who is hurt by a crime or an accident.
Example:The police are talking to the victim of the crime.
border (n.)
The line that divides two countries.
Example:You must show your passport at the border.
disagree (v.)
To have a different opinion from someone else.
Example:I disagree with you about the best football team.
Practice A2 words in a crossword→