In a staggering display of governmental incompetence that perfectly encapsulates Britain’s failing immigration system, Ethiopian illegal migrant Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu walked free from prison Friday, just one month into his sentence for sexually assaulting a minor.
The facts are clear and damning: Kebatu, who illegally entered Britain via small boat across the English Channel, was convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and inciting a child to sexual activity. After receiving a mere 12-month sentence – already a questionable decision by the UK’s lenient justice system – prison authorities inexplicably released him after just 31 days.
This catastrophic error occurred when Border Force officials failed to appear at HMP Chelmsford to transfer Kebatu to a deportation center. The sheer incompetence of this situation cannot be overstated – a convicted sex offender, in the country illegally, simply walked out of prison wearing grey prison attire and carrying his belongings in a clear plastic bag.
The timeline of events reveals systemic failure at every level. Kebatu was observed boarding a London-bound train at 12:41 PM, yet Essex Police weren’t notified of his erroneous release until 12:57 PM – precious minutes wasted while a convicted criminal moved freely through Britain’s transportation system.
The Labour government’s response has been predictably weak. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the release “totally unacceptable” and claimed to be “appalled” – empty words from an administration that has consistently failed to address Britain’s immigration crisis. Justice Minister David Lammy’s statement that it’s “all hands on deck” to locate Kebatu rings hollow given the government’s track record of soft policies on illegal immigration.
This incident has rightfully sparked outrage among conservative voices. Brexit architect Nigel Farage accurately described the situation as evidence that “Britain is broken.” His Reform UK party highlighted the stark contrast between Conservative promises to deport foreign criminals and the reality of them being released onto British streets.
The victim’s father, displaying more initiative than the entire British bureaucracy, personally appeared at Chelmsford prison demanding answers about how his daughter’s attacker could simply walk free. His statement that “the justice system has let us down” serves as a powerful indictment of Britain’s failed immigration and justice policies.
This case exemplifies everything wrong with Britain’s approach to illegal immigration: porous borders, lenient sentencing, bureaucratic incompetence, and a complete failure to protect citizens from criminal migrants. Until Britain implements strict border controls, mandatory deportation of criminal aliens, and serious consequences for bureaucratic failures, these dangerous incidents will continue to threaten public safety.
The hunt for Kebatu continues, but the damage to public trust in Britain’s immigration system is already done. This isn’t just about one criminal walking free – it’s about a systematic failure to protect British citizens from the consequences of uncontrolled immigration.
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