Petition
Redirect Migrant Boats Back to France
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
To allow civilian or government contracted ships to redirect migrant boats crossing the channel back towards France.
Turning these boats back towards France is a responsible measure that prioritizes both our national security and the safety of the migrants.
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: Send the navy into the channel to help stop illegal migrants entering the UK
Timeline
| 25 Jun 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Jul 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
22 Jul 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.