Important:

This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament

Rejected petition Grant asylum to Asia Bibi and her family from Pakistan.

Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian, was recently acquitted of blasphemy in a court in Pakistan, however this has caused violent protests in the country. Her lawyer has fled the country. Asia Bibi and her family are in great danger and have requested asylum in the UK.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/231842

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