Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Exempt new UK immigrants from rules on import of invasive species
Closed
290 signatures
What the petition asks
I am BNO holder & keeping 3 red-eared sliders for 20 years. They are my most important property, which I will not release, trade nor breed. Due to the current situation in Hong Kong, I decided to leave, but the current restrictions on import of invasive species has caused problems.
UK can should exempt new UK immigrants from the restrictions on import of invasive species, such as the red-eared slider. Their import should be allowed, provided the animals are registered and release into nature is prohibited.
Acceptance of immigrants without their pets is also a kind of inhuman act. New UK immigrants should be able to bring pets to the UK with them.
Acceptance of immigrants without their pets is also a kind of inhuman act. New UK immigrants should be able to bring pets to the UK with them.
Timeline
| 17 May 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Nov 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
290
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
17 May 2021
Closed
17 Nov 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.