{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/751843.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":751843,"attributes":{"action":"Exempt UK Spouse Visa Holders from the Contributions Requirement New Settlement","background":"Exempt all spouse visa holders from the contributions requirement, recognising the family-life basis of their route. Ensure the Earned Settlement Model supports, rather than penalises, families who are legally and legitimately making their lives in the UK.\r\nProtect family unity and fairness.","additional_details":"Spouse visa holders are uniquely positioned within the immigration system. They are joining their British or settled partners to build a family life in the UK—a right protected under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. Imposing a mandatory contributions requirement on this group risks creating unnecessary hardship for families, particularly those facing barriers to employment, childcare responsibilities, disability, or fluctuating income.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2025-11-24T21:20:11.710Z","updated_at":"2026-01-09T12:44:48.830Z","rejected_at":"2026-01-09T12:43:45.286Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-11-25T00:13:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition:\r\n\r\nDo not require partner dependants to work & contribute to earn settlement\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/751589"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}