Mandatory blood donation upon entering the UK as an immigrant or asylum seeker

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

it would be difficult for those seeking asylum in the UK to contribute to its society before entering it. However, if each person over 18 who was granted access to the UK for an indeterminate amout of time was required to give blood they would have contributed 'something'.

This would serve for multiple purposes; the first is that they could potentially save the lives or help the sick or needy, which in itself would help reduce the strain on any blood reserves that the NHS might have, and would also show a desire to contribute to the society of the country they are entering.
The other benefits are listed below:
DNA Identifcation
Identification (and treatment) of transmissible diseases (HIV, syphills, herpes to name a few)
NI contribution that is not monetary

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

The decision to give blood is for an individual to make, provided that they meet the eligibility criteria set out by the NHS.

Timeline

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

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 5 Feb 2016

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