"Charities and universities have criticised the UK government's "excessively harsh" rules preventing university students from Gaza bringing their families with them to Britain. Last week, 34 Gaza students with scholarships at British universities were evacuated ahead of starting their studies. But some students said they would have to give up their places rather than leave family in Gaza, after learning tighter immigration rules barred them from bringing dependents."
"Oxford University said it was "very concerned" about the impact of current restrictions on student dependents, which it said "risks preventing talented Gazan scholars with very young children and babies from taking up their places". Scottish Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth said she demanded a meeting with foreign secretary Yvette Cooper, saying the Holyrood government "cannot comprehend why these families are not being allowed to travel and stay together in safety in the UK"."
Thirty-four Gaza students holding scholarships at British universities were evacuated ahead of starting their studies. Tighter UK immigration rules bar students from Gaza from bringing dependents, leading some students to consider relinquishing places rather than leave family behind. Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy said the government wants to enable people to study without causing further pain or hardship by separating families. The Refugee Council called the policy excessively harsh and urged urgent reconsideration so families can stay together in safety. Oxford University warned restrictions risk preventing talented Gazan scholars with young children from taking up places. Scottish ministers demanded meetings with the foreign secretary.
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