Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Defence
Do not use military assets to prevent attempts to enter the UK
Closed
32 signatures
What the petition asks
It has been reported that the Home Secretary has sought assistance from the navy to deter migrants from entering the UK via the Channel Tunnel. We believe this would be an unnecessary and dangerous way to discourage those fleeing their countries to seek a better life.
The Governments should not use military assets to prevent attempts to enter the UK. It could put lives at risk and more potently, dehumanizes those attempting to cross.
Timeline
| 28 Sep 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Mar 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
32
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Defence
Opened
28 Sep 2020
Closed
28 Mar 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.