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Imams face English entrance test By John Steele, Home Affairs Correspondent (Filed: 23/07/2004) Muslim imams and other "ministers of religion" wishing to enter Britain to work must show a basic command of spoken English, under new Home Office regulations. Within two years of entry, they will have to reach a higher standard as "competent" English writers or speakers, according to the restrictions, which will come into force by the end of next month. The Home Office is also considering introducing a requirement for imams and priests who have been in Britain for a year to show "a knowledge of, and...