The High Court has dismissed a challenge to laws that require immigrant spouses to be able to speak English in order to live in the UK.

Three couples had challenged the rules which were introduced in November 2010.

But Mr Justice Beatson ruled the new language test was not a disproportionate interference with the couples' right to family life.

The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants said the ruling would affect many UK citizens

But Immigration Minister Damian Green said: "We believe it is entirely reasonable that someone intending to live in the UK should understand English, so that they can integrate and participate fully in our society.

"We are very pleased that the courts agree with us."

have you heard about the edl in luton?
racism and the government hasnt done anything to stop it
and also in barking i heard from word of mouth that muslim doors are being marked with red
i dont understand how nothing has happened to stop all this but when we do something like that we're all racists!
anyone else sharing my point of view?