UK Judge Grants Gaza Family Residency Amid Controversy Over Family Ties

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A British immigration judge who recently ruled in favor of granting a Palestinian family the right to live in the UK has come under scrutiny due to his father’s outspoken views on Israel. Judge Hugo Norton-Taylor approved a family of six seeking refuge from Gaza to remain in Britain, despite their application being submitted through a scheme designed for Ukrainian refugees.  

 

His father, Richard Norton-Taylor, a former journalist for *The Guardian*, has long been an active commentator on security and defense matters. Now writing for *Declassified UK*, he frequently expresses strong criticisms of Israel’s actions, particularly in relation to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.  

 

Last March, Richard Norton-Taylor backed a petition on X (formerly Twitter) urging Haringey council in north London to “stop supporting genocide in Palestine.” In May, he encouraged his followers to pressure MPs into pushing for the UK Government to recognize Palestine without preconditions. By December, he was amplifying messages from the activist group Led By Donkeys, reposting footage of a large banner draped over Parliament Square that read: “Yes, it’s a genocide.”  

 

Beyond his comments on the Middle East, Richard Norton-Taylor has previously advocated for controversial geopolitical positions. In a 2016 appearance on BBC Two’s *Daily Politics*, he argued that Britain should relinquish control of both the Falkland Islands and Gibraltar.  

 

Judge Hugo Norton-Taylor’s decision to grant the Gazan family residency is the latest in a series of rulings that have attracted attention. However, his personal ties and potential influences have now become part of the wider debate surrounding the case.

 

Kemi Badenoch begins PMQs by asking Keir Starmer about a family of six from Gaza, who have been given refuge in the UK, through the Ukraine Family Scheme. The Prime Minister replied saying he 'does not agree with the decision'

Kemi Badenoch begins PMQs by asking Keir Starmer about a family of six from Gaza, who have been given refuge in the UK, through the Ukraine Family Scheme.

The Prime Minister replied saying he 'does not agree with the decision'https://t.co/al7j1cCtic

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Based on a report by Daily Telegraph 2025-02-14

 

 

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The UK will not be safe for all non-Allah believers

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This is a misuse of the immigration statute and opens the door to more immigrants of muslim faith to the UK. 

The welcome to all immigrants is not  accepted by the majority of British voters hence the popular rise of right wing opinion in the UK.