they are proposed changes, and no doubt there will be court cases challenging any changes, then there is always article 8 , the gov has a record on winning court cases ..

the findings from a High Court judicial review should be published this month concerning the English language test because there are claims it contravenes their rights to a family life and is discriminatory. also I'm sure there is a case concerning the minimum age being raised to 21.


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukne...ourt-told.html