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Petition · past parliament

I wish the Home Office to review the case of a Fijian soldier Semesa Maiyale.

Closed 4,500 signatures

What the petition asks

Semesa Maiyale known as Sam joined the British army in 2003 and served both with the Kings Own Scottish Borders and then the Royal Regiment of Scotand serving nine years and completed tours of Iraq and was promised the right to remain in the Uk after his service ended.
Sam was discharged in 2012, Sam has no right to work, cannot claim benefits or housing and is supported by his partner who as a nusery nurse is heavily in debt due to the pressure of providing for the both of them. Sam and his partner now live in homeless accommadation and sam rightly feels betrayed and let down.

Timeline

10 Mar 2016 Petition opened for signatures
10 Sep 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 4,500
Status Closed
Opened 10 Mar 2016
Closed 10 Sep 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.