In an unprecedented move, Lady Chief Justice Sue Carr, Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill, has drawn significant attention with her recent remarks on the ongoing debate surrounding Britain’s immigration policies. In a rare and bold move, she reprimanded both the leader of the opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, and Conservative MP Kemi Badenoch for discussing a critical issue during Prime Minister’s Questions. The issue at hand was the granting of residency to a Gazan family of six under a scheme designed specifically for Ukrainian refugees, despite their initial application being refused.
During the February 12 session, Badenoch expressed her concerns, stating that it was “completely wrong” for the family to have been allowed to remain in the UK under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Her comments sparked a rare moment of agreement between the opposition and the government, as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak voiced his disagreement with the decision, reported by the Express. However, Lady Chief Justice Carr took it upon herself to issue a formal rebuke, declaring both the question and the response as “unacceptable.”
