Petition
Protect Existing Refugee Rights From New Rule Changes
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the Government to confirm that refugees already granted status under the 5-year route, including those who came legally, will not face new rules. Existing rights, benefits and the original settlement pathway should stay the same, with no retrospective changes.
I want the Government to do this because changing rules for people who already have refugee status is unfair and creates fear and instability. Many refugees, including those who came legally, have built their lives based on the rights promised to them. Retroactive changes cause stress, uncertainty and hardship. The Government should protect the commitments already made and give refugees the stability they were guaranteed.
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 similar action:
Keep the 5-Year ILR route for refugees. Do not extend it to 10 or 20 years: Keep the 5-Year ILR route for refugees. Do not extend it to 10 or 20 years
Keep the 5-Year ILR route for refugees. Do not extend it to 10 or 20 years: Keep the 5-Year ILR route for refugees. Do not extend it to 10 or 20 years
Timeline
| 25 Nov 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
6 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.