Paedo illegal migrant can appeal to stay in the UK — despite Christianity claim being rejected

AN illegal migrant ­convicted of child sex offences can appeal to stay in the UK — despite his claim of becoming a Christian being rejected.

The Iranian paedo, 45, named only as MM, who entered Britain illegally in 2010, had been jailed for five years over two attacks on minors.

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He delayed deportation after his 2018 release by saying he had become interested in Christianity.

He said he was baptised in 2020 and had a cross tattoo on his body.

A tribunal dismissed his claim in 2021.

But a ruling last month said it can be heard again.

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MM may be allowed to stay in the UK if a fresh hearing accepts his conversion was genuine.

David Spencer, of the Centre for Crime Prevention, said using ­religion on claims is a “gaping loophole”.

The Home Office did not comment.