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Motion · S6M-16514 · 18 Feb 2025

Standing Up for People Who Have Made Irregular Crossings to the UK as Refugees

Lodged by Maggie Chapman (Scottish Green Party) Standard Motion 18 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament expresses its deep concern and outrage over the reported refusal of citizenship to people who are refugees who have made irregular crossings to the UK; notes that this policy, which it understands is in contravention of the 1951 Refugee Convention, further punishes individuals whose claims of fleeing war, persecution and danger have been upheld by the asylum system; understands that, due to a lack of alternative safe routes, many people are forced to make unsafe crossings in order to claim asylum in the first place; further understands with concern that the refusal of citizenship denies these same people security and a safe, permanent home, and urges the UK Government to reconsider this policy.

Supporters (18)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.