Petition · past parliament · Home Office

Change of faith since arriving in UK not to be considered on asylum claims

Closed 1,067 signatures

What the petition asks

As a multi faith country, we think it should not be a consideration when an asylum seeker alters their religious status.
We believe changes of faith can clearly leave the immigration system & process wide open to abuse.

By asylum seekers converting faiths, e.g to Christianity, this could render them or their families vulnerable to persecution in their country of origin. Thus inhibiting their return should asylum be denied.

Timeline

4 Mar 2024 Petition opened for signatures
29 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,067
Status Closed
Department Home Office
Opened 4 Mar 2024
Closed 29 May 2024

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