Confiscate all boats used to transport illegals across the channel to the uk.

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

Confiscated all boats used to transport illegals crossing the channel to the uk,
This will have a devastating effect on the traffickers and their illegal trade.

This is a proposal that will have the backing of a large percentage of the uk population,
The French only seem to want to address the situation if the cameras are there.
This is a way for the uk to take positive action.
Simply tow the craft to the uk and once here destroy the craft.
This will also give more control when it comes to dealing with the actual people on the craft and arrest the skipper for people trafficking.

Why it was rejected

The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.

The Nationality and Borders Act 2022 grants powers to Border Force to seize and dispose of vessels used to facilitate irregular entry by sea to the UK:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-and-borders-bill-border-force-powers-to-stop-and-seize-small-boats-factsheet/nationality-and-borders-bill-border-force-powers-to-stop-and-seize-small-boats-factsheet

Timeline

9 Jul 2025	Petition opened for signatures
30 Jul 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 30 Jul 2025

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