Create a large visa scheme to let Afghans fleeing the Taliban come to Britain

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

This petition urges the government to create a large settlement programme for Afghans fleeing the Taliban to come to Britain. This would go well beyond the assistance pledged to ex-interpreters and would assist Afghans who fear that their past work or background could prompt Taliban reprisals

Since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, thousands of Afghans have been trying to leave the country in fear of their lives. As the second-largest contributor to the international military force in Afghanistan, Britain should honour its years of pledges to support the Afghan people by providing a safe haven for those who fear reprisals from the Taliban, including journalists, NGO workers, women's rights activists and minority religious groups.

Why it was rejected

The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.

The Home Office announced on 18 August 2021 a bespoke resettlement route for Afghan refugees who have been forced to flee the country. You can read more about it on the gov.uk website: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bespoke-resettlement-route-for-afghan-refugees-announced

We have published the following petition, which you might like to sign:

Help the people of Afghanistan: Help the people of Afghanistan.

Timeline

16 Aug 2021	Petition opened for signatures
20 Aug 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 20 Aug 2021

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