Decisions like that restore your faith in the justice system.
Of course it's perfectly reasonable to expect anybody wishing to settle here to have a basic understanding of the English Language. If you don't wish to learn the language, fine stay where you are.
Yes, I'd have to agree in principle.
Although having said that I would love to go back to Japan and live there.
I doubt my Japanese Language skills would meet A1 level but I managed to get along very well, I integrated very well and also tried to immerse myself in the culture.

So I do see all sides for these arguments.
As long as a married couple can communicate with each other within a common language of course. Can't understand how to have a meaningful relationship otherwise.

It's difficult enough sometimes with Philippine English