Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Devolve immigration powers for refugees to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Closed
268 signatures
What the petition asks
Devolve the power to accept migrants claiming to be refugees, to process claims for refugee status, and to grant to refugees with claims assessed as valid indefinite leave to remain within their respective territories, to Scotland, to Wales, and to Northern Ireland.
Scotland has a long history of welcoming refugees and asylum seekers.
Scotland also needs immigration. Its economy has an unmet need for labour in many sectors.
Devolving immigration powers regarding refugees to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland could help the UK to fulfil its obligations under the 1951 Refugee Convention without putting pressure on communities in England that object to welcoming refugees.
Scotland also needs immigration. Its economy has an unmet need for labour in many sectors.
Devolving immigration powers regarding refugees to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland could help the UK to fulfil its obligations under the 1951 Refugee Convention without putting pressure on communities in England that object to welcoming refugees.
Timeline
| 1 Jun 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Dec 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
268
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
1 Jun 2023
Closed
1 Dec 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.