Petition
withdraw from international treaties that give people the right to seek asylum
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Government to withdraw from international treaties that give people the right to seek asylum in the UK.
We ask the UK Government to withdraw from international treaties like the 1951 Refugee Convention that grant a right to seek asylum in the UK. These agreements are outdated and restrict the UK’s control over its borders. Many now claim asylum after passing through safe countries. Exiting these treaties would restore UK sovereignty and let Parliament create a fair, modern system that reflects national priorities.
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: Call for the UK to Withdraw from the 1951 Refugee Convention
Timeline
| 7 Aug 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Aug 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
18 Aug 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.