Court quashes block on mothers and children in Gaza joining families in UK

Politics The Guardian By Diane Taylor 04 Oct 2026 11:00 1 min read
Court quashes block on mothers and children in Gaza joining families in UK

Immigration court judge finds ‘unsafe journeys’ policy was applied unlawfully to two families A decision by the Home Office to block mothers and children in Gaza from joining their families in the UK has been quashed by a court. Families abroad who have had their applications approved to reunite with loved ones in the UK usually have to undergo biometric checks, including fingerprinting and facial images at a visa application centre. But the VAC in Gaza has been closed since October 2023 and it

Families abroad who have had their applications approved to reunite with loved ones in the UK usually have to undergo biometric checks, including fingerprinting and facial images at a visa application centre. But the VAC in Gaza has been closed since October 2023 and it is difficult to get out of the territory.

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