Sort out the broken asylum system.

Rejected 17 signatures

What the petition asks

The asylum system was created for the best of all possible reasons in reaction to the horrors of WWII. However, it is now clear that the asylum system is badly broken, is open to abuse and is being exploited by economic migrants. The asylum system requires deep reform or else it should be scrapped.

The asylum system is open to abuse and must be tightened up. For example, a Sudanese man who caused immense disruption by walking through the Channel Tunnel has been granted asylum in the UK. That is a complete disgrace, it rewards criminality and it sends completely the wrong message to those who eschew sanctuary in the first safe country, because they view the UK as a soft touch. The UK Government must legislate to bar asylum to all those who use illegal means to gain entry to our country.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

It's not clear what specific changes you would like the Government or Parliament to make to the asylum system to address your concerns. Petitions need to contain a clear request for action.

Timeline

5 Jan 2016	Petition opened for signatures
13 Jan 2016	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 17

Status Rejected

Rejected 13 Jan 2016

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