Petition · past parliament · Home Office

Automatically grant emergency visas to those seeking an abortion in the UK

Closed 6,828 signatures

What the petition asks

Access to abortion is at risk in certain parts of the world, and there are pregnant people at risk of gender-based violence who need sanctuary.
The Government should ensure safe passage into Britain for those who are unable to get an abortion overseas, or are at risk of prosecution for doing so.

Timeline

11 May 2022 Petition opened for signatures
25 Nov 2022 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 6,828
Status Closed
Department Home Office
Opened 11 May 2022
Closed 25 Nov 2022

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