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For Parliament to debate the Immigration crisis and approve our existing Treaty.
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287 signatures
What the petition asks
The appalling photo of a drowned 3 year old boy who was taken by his parents from a safe environment in Turkey to attempt to illegally enter the EU is no reason for a Government to change Asylum Policy in an emotionally charged atmosphere.
The UK has already given careful consideration to Asylum within a EU context and the EU is entirely responsible for initiating a policy that has encouraged the problem.
Parliament should approve and uphold the UK's position under EU Treaties that the UK has an opt out of the Asylum rules imposed by the EU.
Why can a Treaty carefully considered be thrown away because of media pressure when the electorate has not spoken to give their opinion?
Parliament should approve and uphold the UK's position under EU Treaties that the UK has an opt out of the Asylum rules imposed by the EU.
Why can a Treaty carefully considered be thrown away because of media pressure when the electorate has not spoken to give their opinion?
Timeline
| 4 Sep 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Mar 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
287
Status
Closed
Opened
4 Sep 2015
Closed
4 Mar 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.