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England's top judge condemns Starmer and Badenoch comments on Gaza family coming to UK on Ukraine scheme

  • England's top judge, Baroness Carr, expressed concern over comments made by Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch regarding a Gazan family's immigration case during Prime Minister's Questions.
  • Baroness Carr was deeply troubled to learn of the exchanges on February 12 related to the family's asylum application under the Ukraine settlement scheme.
  • The Gazan family's application for asylum was initially refused but was allowed after a decision by upper tribunal judges citing Article 8 of the ECHR.
  • Kemi Badenoch labeled the judicial decision as completely wrong, while Starmer disagreed with the comments made about the case.
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The IndependentThe Independent

Starmer in public row with most senior judge over Gaza immigration decision

The PM doubled down on his previous suggestion that it was ‘for Parliament to make laws and for the government to decide policy’

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The Jewish ChronicleThe Jewish Chronicle

UK’s top judge attacks Starmer and Badenoch for ‘unacceptable criticism’ of Gaza refugee decision - The Jewish Chronicle

‘The independence of the judiciary should be protected and respected,’ said Baroness Carr

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Daily ExpressDaily Express

Kemi Badenoch breaks silence as row over controversial immigration case ramps up

Lady Chief Justice, Baroness Sue Carr, condemned Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Tory leader Kemi Badenoch for discussing the case of a Palestinian family.

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Judge 'deeply troubled' by PMQs exchange on Gazans settling in UK

Lady Chief Justice Baroness Sue Carr says a question asked by Kemi Badenoch and the answer given by Sir Keir Starmer were both "unacceptable".

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England's Top Judge Attacks PM for Saying Gaza Family Settlement Ruling Was Wrong

England and Wales' most senior judge has written to Starmer over PMQs. Lady Chief Justice Baroness Carr says she was “deeply troubled to learn of the

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England's top judge slams Starmer and Badenoch over Gaza family immigration comments

England's top judge has condemned comments made by Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch after a Gazan family came to UK under the Ukraine settlement scheme.

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