Submitted on Tuesday 18th February 2025
Rejected on Tuesday 13th May 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Remove the rule denying citizenship to those who entered the UK illegally
The new Home Office rule unfairly denies British citizenship to people who entered the UK illegally, even if they have lived here for years and meet all other requirements. We urge the government to remove this restriction and allow fair access to citizenship based on existing eligibility criteria
This rule unfairly punishes people who have built lives in the UK and meet all other citizenship requirements. Many have contributed to society and deserve a fair chance to become British citizens. The government should remove this restriction and ensure a just immigration system
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:
Reverse guidance stopping refugees gaining citizenship
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/717817
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