A convicted sex offender who entered Britain illegally was released back into the community rather than being deported, sparking outrage and serious concerns about public safety.
The case of Kebatu Tadese, 38, has exposed alarming gaps in Britain's immigration and justice systems, with critics demanding immediate reforms to prevent dangerous offenders from remaining in the UK.
System Failure Exposed
Tadese, who originally entered the country illegally from Ethiopia, was convicted of sexual assault in 2021 after attacking a woman in a hotel. Despite being subject to deportation as a foreign national offender, he walked free from court with a community order.
Shockingly, this wasn't his first offence. Tadese had previously been convicted for harassing a teenage girl and possessing a bladed article, yet remained in the country.
Public Safety Concerns
Former immigration minister Robert Jenrick has described the case as "deeply disturbing," highlighting how it demonstrates the "catastrophic failure" of Britain's border security measures.
"The British public will be horrified that a repeat offender, who should never have been in the country in the first place, was able to commit such a serious crime and then be released back into the community," Jenrick stated.
Legal Loopholes Revealed
The case reveals several critical failures:
- Initial illegal entry went undetected or unaddressed
- Previous convictions didn't trigger deportation proceedings
- Current sentencing allowed release despite serious offence
- Lack of coordination between justice and immigration systems
Calls for Reform
This incident comes amid growing pressure on the government to tighten immigration controls and ensure foreign national offenders are properly removed from the country.
A Home Office spokesperson confirmed they are "taking all necessary steps" to remove Tadese from the UK, but questions remain about why action wasn't taken following his earlier convictions.
The case has intensified demands for automatic deportation procedures for foreign nationals who commit serious crimes in Britain.
