Incompetence of Home Office Exposed in Caliph Ali Asmar Case

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The Home Office has come under criticism for its handling of Caliph Ali Asmar, a 25-year-old Iraqi Kurd who was released from prison last year despite being recommended for deportation. Asmar, a failed asylum-seeker, was jailed for two years in March 2005 for unlawful wounding and possessing an offensive weapon. After serving eight months, he was released for good behaviour, despite being deemed suitable for deportation by a judge. Now, he is the prime suspect in a attempted murder case and is being investigated for a separate rape incident.

Key Takeaways:

  • Caliph Ali Asmar, a 25-year-old Iraqi Kurd, was released from prison last year despite being recommended for deportation by a judge.
  • Asmar was jailed for two years in March 2005 for unlawful wounding and possessing an offensive weapon.
  • He served eight months and was released for good behaviour, despite being deemed suitable for deportation.
  • Asmar is now the prime suspect in a attempted murder case and is being investigated for a separate rape incident.
  • Home Office sources admitted that Asmar had been considered for deportation on his release in November but no action was taken.
  • David Davis, the Shadow Home Secretary, criticized the Home Office's incompetence in allowing Asmar into the community despite being recommended for deportation.
  • Diana Johnson, MP for Hull North, will raise the case with the Home Office to demand explanations and improvements.

Statistics:

  • Asmar was jailed for 2 years for unlawful wounding and possessing an offensive weapon.
  • He served 8 months of his sentence before being released for good behaviour.
  • Asmar is now the prime suspect in an attempted murder case and is being investigated for a separate rape incident.
  • The Home Office admitted that Asmar had been considered for deportation on his release in November 2005.
  • According to Anita Anand, Home Affairs Correspondent for The Times, there are others like Asmar who have been released from prison despite being recommended for deportation.

Sources:

  • "The Times", 2006.
  • David Davis, Shadow Home Secretary
  • Diana Johnson, MP for Hull North