Home Office

The first duty of the government is to keep citizens safe and the country secure. The Home Office plays a fundamental role in the security and economic prosperity of the UK. Home Office is a ministerial department, supported by 28 agencies and public bodies.

Website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office

Ministers

• The Rt Hon Suella Braverman KC MP
  Secretary of State for the Home Department
• The Rt Hon Tom Tugendhat MBE VR MP
  Minister of State (Minister for Security)
• The Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP
  Minister of State (Minister for Immigration)
• The Rt Hon Chris Philp MP
  Minister of State (Minister for Crime, Policing and Fire)
• Sarah Dines MP
  Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Safeguarding)
• Lord Murray of Blidworth
  Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Lords Minister)
• Lord Sharpe of Epsom OBE
  Parliamentary Under Secretary of State

Petitions linked to this department

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• Do not introduce Digital ID cards
  Opened on Wednesday 9th July 2025
  19 signatures so far

• Introduce a free UK visa or other evacuation route for refugees from Gaza
  Opened on Wednesday 9th July 2025
  12 signatures so far

• Apply proposed changes to the ILR qualifying period to those already here
  Opened on Monday 7th July 2025
  1,265 signatures so far

• Deport all illegal migrants in the United Kingdom
  Opened on Thursday 3rd July 2025
  948 signatures so far

• Waive English test for UK-educated adults applying for naturalisation
  Opened on Thursday 3rd July 2025
  59 signatures so far

• Require dating sites to check domestic violence convictions & ban those users
  Opened on Wednesday 2nd July 2025
  63 signatures so far

• Remove custody sentence for some offences from Standard & Enhanced DBS check
  Opened on Wednesday 2nd July 2025
  11 signatures so far

• Do not use any taxpayer funds on asylum appeals. Charge the individual
  Opened on Wednesday 2nd July 2025
  137 signatures so far

• Introduce measures to protect women at risk of domestic violence
  Opened on Tuesday 1st July 2025
  966 signatures so far

• Lower sponsorship costs and requirements for skilled immigrant workers in the UK
  Opened on Tuesday 1st July 2025
  12 signatures so far

• Ban the sale of catapults and carrying catapults in public
  Opened on Tuesday 1st July 2025
  69 signatures so far

• Exempt 10+ year UK residents/taxpayers from the Life in the UK Test
  Opened on Tuesday 1st July 2025
  24 signatures so far

• Review Home Office Delays in processing immigration cases
  Opened on Tuesday 1st July 2025
  14 signatures so far

• Introduce a super visa for parents to join the family the same as Canada
  Opened on Monday 30th June 2025
  315 signatures so far

• Allow Skilled workers to work unlimited extra hours with other employers
  Opened on Monday 30th June 2025
  86 signatures so far

• Immediately tighten immigration requirements
  Opened on Friday 27th June 2025
  172 signatures so far

• Do not fund officers to patrol French beaches for illegal small boat crossings
  Opened on Thursday 26th June 2025
  57 signatures so far

• Hold an emergency referendum to reinstate the gallows death penalty for treason
  Opened on Thursday 26th June 2025
  44 signatures so far

• Exempt Global Talent and 'highest skilled worker' visas from 10-year ILR rule
  Opened on Wednesday 25th June 2025
  1,018 signatures so far

• Keep 5-year ILR terms to Hong Kong British National (Overseas) visas
  Opened on Wednesday 25th June 2025
  106,384 signatures so far

• Do not house illegal migrants in private rentals, deport them immediately
  Opened on Wednesday 25th June 2025
  859 signatures so far

• Make Pakistan passport holders eligible for the UK Registered Traveller Service
  Opened on Tuesday 24th June 2025
  33 signatures so far

• Keep the Graduate Route (PSW Visa) at 2 years for international students
  Opened on Tuesday 24th June 2025
  393 signatures so far

• Abolish Independent Office for Police Conduct by revoking relevant legislation
  Opened on Monday 23rd June 2025
  18 signatures so far

• More safeguarding for children with FASD & criminalise alcohol use in pregnancy
  Opened on Monday 23rd June 2025
  19 signatures so far

• Give licenced security officers specific powers under the law
  Opened on Monday 23rd June 2025
  27 signatures so far

• Reduce the 7-Year Route for UK-born children to apply for ILR to 3 Years
  Opened on Friday 20th June 2025
  17 signatures so far

• Automatically revoke spousal visas from abusive partners in the UK
  Opened on Friday 20th June 2025
  121 signatures so far

• Revoke the Community Protection Notice (CPN) power
  Opened on Thursday 19th June 2025
  39 signatures so far

• Regulate recreational cannabis to protect UK users from contaminants
  Opened on Thursday 19th June 2025
  42 signatures so far

• New rules for migrants who arrive without ID or outside official entry points
  Opened on Wednesday 18th June 2025
  191 signatures so far

• Fund scheme for retired police dogs
  Opened on Monday 16th June 2025
  66 signatures so far

• Make teachers exempt from changes introduced in the Home Office whitepaper
  Opened on Thursday 12th June 2025
  235 signatures so far

• Abolish the Life in the UK test
  Opened on Monday 9th June 2025
  28 signatures so far

• Do not close social care visa to protect UK health and social care
  Opened on Thursday 5th June 2025
  66 signatures so far

• Create a Certificate of Sponsorship verification website and mobile app
  Opened on Monday 2nd June 2025
  13 signatures so far

• Remove people on the terror watch list from the UK
  Opened on Friday 30th May 2025
  156 signatures so far

• Skilled worker visa holders & UK taxpayers eligible for Childcare Benefits
  Opened on Wednesday 28th May 2025
  24 signatures so far

• Ban Live Facial Recognition (LFR) in all public and private spaces
  Opened on Tuesday 27th May 2025
  62 signatures so far

• Lower the time for UK-born children to apply for ILR from 7 years to 5 years
  Opened on Tuesday 27th May 2025
  90 signatures so far

• Ban balaclavas to prevent crime
  Opened on Tuesday 27th May 2025
  85 signatures so far

• Protect Legal Migrants: do not implement the 10-Year ILR proposal
  Opened on Friday 23rd May 2025
  7,256 signatures so far

• Keep the 5-Year ILR pathway for existing Skilled Worker visa holders
  Opened on Friday 23rd May 2025
  148,451 signatures so far

• Legally classify the creation & use of sexual deep fakes as sexual assault
  Opened on Friday 23rd May 2025
  67 signatures so far

• Make conscription a condition of citizenship for migrants who entered illegally
  Opened on Tuesday 20th May 2025
  153 signatures so far

• Remove IT and related roles eligibility for the skilled worker visa
  Opened on Monday 19th May 2025
  38 signatures so far

• Make any sexual contact with an animal a criminal offence
  Opened on Monday 19th May 2025
  116 signatures so far

• Allow British Citizens by Descent to upgrade their citizenship
  Opened on Friday 16th May 2025
  2,946 signatures so far

• Require retailers to have anti-abuse policies
  Opened on Thursday 15th May 2025
  50 signatures so far

• Prohibit police officers from having sexual relationships while undercover
  Opened on Wednesday 14th May 2025
  895 signatures so far

• Prohibit police officers guilty of serious crimes from receiving their pension
  Opened on Tuesday 13th May 2025
  61 signatures so far

• Legislation on the use of tactical contact when pursuing two-wheeled vehicles
  Opened on Tuesday 13th May 2025
  31 signatures so far

• Set requirements for more background checks for certain professions
  Opened on Tuesday 13th May 2025
  25 signatures so far

• Reverse guidance stopping refugees gaining citizenship
  Opened on Monday 12th May 2025
  24,936 signatures so far

• Ban Child Abuse Activist Groups live streaming content
  Opened on Monday 12th May 2025
  39 signatures so far

• Legalise Everyday Carry of Folding Pocket Knives with Common Locking Mechanisms
  Opened on Friday 9th May 2025
  83 signatures so far

• Reverse the burden of proof in relation to consent in sexual assault cases
  Opened on Friday 9th May 2025
  189 signatures so far

• Prevent police withholding bodycam footage under FOIA
  Opened on Thursday 8th May 2025
  49 signatures so far

• Remove counter signatory identification requirement for passport applications
  Opened on Wednesday 7th May 2025
  19 signatures so far

• Harsher punishments for sex offenders and bans near schools
  Opened on Tuesday 6th May 2025
  884 signatures so far

• Create an asylum scheme for LGBT+ Russians to seek asylum in the UK
  Opened on Friday 2nd May 2025
  45 signatures so far

• Offer asylum for Transgender, Non-binary, & Intersex US Citizens & use diplomacy
  Opened on Thursday 1st May 2025
  64 signatures so far

• Require religious organisations to publish their child safeguarding policies
  Opened on Thursday 1st May 2025
  39 signatures so far

• Create a 'Homes for Palestine' Sponsorship and Visa Scheme
  Opened on Thursday 1st May 2025
  623 signatures so far

• Increase funding and strengthen penalties to stop EV charging point vandalism
  Opened on Thursday 1st May 2025
  54 signatures so far

• Lower citizenship application fees if in UK 10+ years with British born children
  Opened on Wednesday 30th April 2025
  12 signatures so far

• Cap the Indefinite Leave to Remain fee at £3000
  Opened on Wednesday 30th April 2025
  318 signatures so far

• Ban ‘payment per fine’ incentives for Anti-Social Behaviour penalties
  Opened on Wednesday 30th April 2025
  75 signatures so far

• Lower the age of child criminal responsibility for attacks and murder
  Opened on Wednesday 30th April 2025
  55 signatures so far

• Create an Open Work Visa for Skilled Workers after 3 years
  Opened on Wednesday 30th April 2025
  190 signatures so far

• Make it easier to obtain a licence to produce/grow medical cannabis
  Opened on Wednesday 30th April 2025
  83 signatures so far

• Ban the use of tasers on all children and disabled adults
  Opened on Tuesday 29th April 2025
  65 signatures so far

• Only grant asylum to citizens of immediate neighbouring countries
  Opened on Tuesday 29th April 2025
  47 signatures so far

• Make international GPs automatically eligible for ILR after completing training
  Opened on Tuesday 29th April 2025
  733 signatures so far

• 12 month minimum sentence and 6 month rehabilitation course for knife carrying
  Opened on Monday 28th April 2025
  47 signatures so far

• Donate migrant boats to emergency services and volunteer rescue teams
  Opened on Monday 28th April 2025
  40 signatures so far

• Tag and trace all illegal immigrants
  Opened on Monday 28th April 2025
  1,177 signatures so far

• Call for the UK to Withdraw from the 1951 Refugee Convention
  Opened on Friday 25th April 2025
  176 signatures so far

• Add checkpoints on the border between Ireland & Northern Ireland
  Opened on Friday 25th April 2025
  29 signatures so far

• Make Dependent Visa Extension Periods Flexible to Prevent Unnecessary IHS Fees

• Make Dependent Visa Extension Periods Flexible to Prevent Unnecessary IHS Fees
  Opened on Friday 25th April 2025
  12 signatures so far

• Require the accuser in rape cases to hand over their phones to the police
  Opened on Thursday 24th April 2025
  648 signatures so far

• Give conditional amnesty to undocumented migrants living in the UK for 10+ years
  Opened on Thursday 24th April 2025
  32 signatures so far

• Decriminalise all drug possession for personal use & fund support
  Opened on Thursday 24th April 2025
  34 signatures so far

• Add Assault of a Roadworker to the Crime and Policing Bill
  Opened on Thursday 24th April 2025
  4,474 signatures so far

• Require emergency service vehicles to use two-tone “nee nah” sirens.
  Opened on Wednesday 23rd April 2025
  38 signatures so far

• Strengthen laws on filming police officers
  Opened on Wednesday 23rd April 2025
  38 signatures so far

• Simplify rules & create temporary visa for EU couples wanting to start a family
  Opened on Tuesday 22nd April 2025
  14 signatures so far

• Review Section 91(14) orders
  Opened on Tuesday 22nd April 2025
  67 signatures so far

• Make the sex offender's registry publicly available to view for everyone.
  Opened on Tuesday 22nd April 2025
  8,325 signatures so far

• Fund more, newly designed knife banks outside every police station
  Opened on Tuesday 22nd April 2025
  191 signatures so far

• Make misogyny a hate crime.
  Opened on Friday 11th April 2025
  112 signatures so far

• Introduce more regulations around the sale and use of crossbows
  Opened on Friday 11th April 2025
  157 signatures so far

• Illegal immigrants entering this country to have DNA taken
  Opened on Wednesday 9th April 2025
  277 signatures so far

• Mandatory minimum sentences for offences relating to indecent images of children
  Opened on Tuesday 8th April 2025
  193 signatures so far

• Specify China under Enhanced Tier of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme
  Opened on Tuesday 8th April 2025
  5,642 signatures so far

• Ban poppers
  Opened on Tuesday 8th April 2025
  17 signatures so far

• Make 'Tragedy Chanting' at football stadia a specific criminal offence
  Opened on Monday 7th April 2025
  1,328 signatures so far

• Review and reform how police deal with complaints
  Opened on Monday 7th April 2025
  25 signatures so far

• Introduce a new law protecting dogs from dangerous out of control dogs
  Opened on Monday 7th April 2025
  103 signatures so far

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