Extend an offer of refuge and a path to citizenship to US refugees.

Rejected 18 signatures

What the petition asks

Make the same offer of refuge and a path to citizenship that was recently offered to Hong Kong residents.

The UK government recently offered refuge to people fleeing state repression in Hong Kong. In light of the terrifying increase in state repression and their increasing levels of brutality against their own citizens, we have a moral duty to do the same for those fleeing the US.

Why it was rejected

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

Under international law, it is already legal for a person to apply for asylum in any country that has signed the 1951 Geneva Convention and to remain there until the authorities have assessed their claim. We're not sure what else you'd like the UK Government and Parliament to do.

You can find out more about how to claim asylum here:

https://www.gov.uk/claim-asylum

British nationals (overseas) have a specific status due to the unique history between Hong Kong, China and the UK.

Timeline

19 Jul 2020	Petition opened for signatures
20 Jul 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 18

Status Rejected

Rejected 20 Jul 2020

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