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

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.

No recorded vote on this motion. Most motions are never debated, and many that are debated are agreed without a division. Vote records are published from 2011.

SNP 11 Green 5 Ind 1 Lab 1

Party shown is each supporter’s party when the motion was published.

No contribution in the Official Report cites S6M-16514 by reference.