Minimum Income Threshold Faces Challenge in Court and Accused of Separating Families
The UK government’s recent decision to increase the minimum income threshold for family visas has ignited a legal battle and stirred accusations of discrimination. This policy, aimed at curbing immigration, has been criticised for its potential to separate children from their parents and disrupt family unity. In April, the threshold was raised to £29,000, with plans to further increase it to £38,700 next year. While the government defends the move as necessary for immigration control, opposition groups argue it unfairly targets women, ethnic minorities, and young people, potentially violating the Equality Act and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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