Commandeer UK property of absentee Russian nationals to house Ukrainian refugees

Rejected 9 signatures

What the petition asks

Undertake a practical and symbolic act in defiance of Putin's wanton aggression against Ukraine whilst providing succour to at least some of the impacted innocents. This initiative would target wealthier Russians (e.g. with total assets >£5,000,000) who have properties in the UK.

According to Transparency International, £1.5 billion worth of UK property has been bought by Russians accused of corruption or links to the Kremlin (https://www.transparency.org.uk/uk-money-laundering-stats-russia-suspicious-wealth). Several hundred Ukrainian families could be housed in these properties for as long as they need shelter in the UK. A highly symbolic yet practical act that would surely resonate with all fair minded people.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: Seize assets held by anyone with close ties to the Russian government

Timeline

27 Feb 2022	Petition opened for signatures
3 Mar 2022	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 9

Status Rejected

Rejected 3 Mar 2022

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