Petition · past parliament · Home Office

Reverse decision to close legal routes for unaccompanied minors seeking asylum

Closed 157 signatures

What the petition asks

Reinstate/Expand the Dubs amendment, or introduce new legislation to open up legal routes for unaccompanied child refugees (under 18s) to seek asylum in the UK.
It is without question a moral obligation as human beings to protect children, especially those in vulnerable positions, from harm. In this case the UK government has left minors fleeing from conflict and potential death at risk of being trafficked, first and foremost. Otherwise, they may resort to other more dangerous methods of entering the country, which has already led to the death and suffering of many.

Timeline

16 Mar 2021 Petition opened for signatures
16 Sep 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 157
Status Closed
Department Home Office
Opened 16 Mar 2021
Closed 16 Sep 2021

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