Petition
Declare a national emergency over small boat Channel crossings.
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the UK Government to formally declare a national emergency in response to ongoing small boat crossings of the English Channel and to introduce stronger, lawful border control measures.
The rise in small boat crossings poses serious risks to public safety, border security and national capacity. Documented cases show individuals arriving via illegal routes being charged with serious crimes, including sexual offences against minors.
We urge the Government to declare a national emergency and introduce stronger lawful border measures, faster asylum processing and increased international cooperation, while upholding UK and international law.
We urge the Government to declare a national emergency and introduce stronger lawful border measures, faster asylum processing and increased international cooperation, while upholding UK and international law.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
It is not clear what you mean in regards to declaring a national emergency and what sort of impact you would like this to have.
Timeline
| 9 Dec 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
19 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Aug 2026.