Petition
Strengthening UK Border Security in the English Channel.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Government to take immediate and robust action to secure the United Kingdom’s maritime borders, particularly in response to the increasing number of unlawful small boat crossings across the English Channel.
The Uk has a right—and a duty—to protect its territorial waters uphold its immigration laws, preserve confidence in a secure border system. The constant arrival of those trying to enter the UK unlawfully by sea, aided by criminal groups, represents a breach of immigration law, risk to life, security, and the rule of law.
1. Immigration Act 1971 – Section 24(1)(a):
2.Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2004 – Section 2
3. Maritime Law and the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS):
1. Immigration Act 1971 – Section 24(1)(a):
2.Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2004 – Section 2
3. Maritime Law and the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS):
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
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Timeline
| 3 Jun 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Jul 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
7 Jul 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.