Petition
Do not apply new settlement rules retrospectively to recognised refugees
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Introduce clear transitional protections so that refugees already granted status, or already on a pathway to settlement, are allowed to continue under the rules that applied when they first received protection.
The Government’s consultation on settlement reform proposes major changes that could affect people who have already been granted refugee status but have not yet reached ILR. This has caused uncertainty and anxiety. Transitional protections would ensure fairness, stability and clarity for vulnerable refugees.
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 the same action:
Keep 5-year Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) for those already granted asylum
Keep 5-year Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) for those already granted asylum.
Keep 5-year Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) for those already granted asylum
Keep 5-year Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) for those already granted asylum.
Timeline
| 23 Nov 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 Dec 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
24 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.