Shabana Mahmood, Labour's justice secretary and lord chancellor, grew up in a crime-ridden area of Birmingham. Although violent crime rates have decreased over time, there has been a recent surge in visible offences like shoplifting, increasing feelings of insecurity among the public. Politicians such as Nigel Farage and Robert Jenrick are linking crime to immigration, which exacerbates concerns. Mahmood, the daughter of immigrants, believes that being British entails responsibility, and she finds it offensive when immigrants violate laws after being welcomed into the country. Her background influences her justice policies.
Mahmood believes that being British involves a responsibility as well as a right, feeling discontent towards those who violate the laws of the country.
Despite the steady decline in violent crime, recent spikes in shoplifting and snatch theft have heightened public fears of lawlessness and insecurity.
Politicians like Nigel Farage and Robert Jenrick have attempted to link crime, particularly sexual assault, to immigration, further escalating public concern.
Mahmood's upbringing in a crime-challenged area shapes her commitment to justice and her approach as Labour's justice secretary and lord chancellor.
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