Petition

Stop accommodating asylum seekers in ex-military camps in local communities

Rejected 9 signatures

What the petition asks

The current practice and policy of using ex-military camps in local communities is causing increasing pressure on local communities. In at least one case an asylum seeker has absconded after a serious sexual offence. Asylum seekers are unvetted and such a practice is high risk to vulnerable groups.
The placement policy needs urgent action. It appears that asylum seekers are ‘bussed in’ on entry to Uk, to any of a number of such camps. With the potential mass increase as border pressures themselves are susceptible to open penetration the continued use of this policy needs ceasing. Apart from single cases of absconding, in general the home office own data suggests that it is not possible to keep asylum seekers in any location local communities of families and vulnerable groups need safety.

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 the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Stop asylum seekers being given housing in military establishments
Stop asylum seekers being given housing in military establishments

Timeline

5 Feb 2026 Petition opened for signatures
10 Mar 2026 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 9
Status Rejected
Rejected 10 Mar 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 31 Aug 2026.