UK: English language tests obligation for partners of migrants
Description
On July 26, 2010 the UK Border Agency announced that English language tests will be compulsory for non-European migrants applying to come to the UK to join or marry their settled partner from 29 November 2010. On August 16, 2010 the list of approved providers of English language tests has been published. The tests are compusory for people willing to join their partner of British nationality or settled in the UK. The passing level of the test is however said to be relatively low (A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference).
Any Evidence-Based Deliberation:
| Question | Result |
|---|---|
| Is there anything in the public record to suggest that evidence of the effectiveness of the proposed measure was considered during official deliberations? | |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | |
| Was such evidence identified? | |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? |
Date Discovered: 23/08/2010
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 26 Jul 2010
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
Approved English language tests for partners
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2010/275292/4...
New English language requirement for partners
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsfragments/26-english-l...
New English language testing for partners
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2010/july/50-...
Government Response:
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