Act urgently, with France, to resolve the humanitarian crisis in Calais.

Closed 150 signatures

What the petition asks

Over 3000 people are stranded in "dire living and reception conditions" (UNHCR) in & around Calais, many camped on a disused refuse tip. We ask the Government to work urgently with France both to improve conditions in the camps & implement a humane process to decide the fate of these people.

Calais has long been a magnet for migrants hoping to reach Britain. In 1999 the Red Cross-run reception centre Sangatte opened, but was shut in 2002. Now over 3000 people live in squalor in the Jungle camp & smaller border encampments, some of which have been bulldozed with people losing their passports & papers. Many lack essentials such as safe drinking water, adequate food, sanitation & proper shelter. Gangrene & dysentery are common (Doctors of the World). The crisis must be resolved now.

Timeline

6 Oct 2015	Petition opened for signatures
6 Apr 2016	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 150

Status Closed

Opened 6 Oct 2015

Closed 6 Apr 2016

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