Rejected petition Turn the boats back return arrivals safely to their port of origin.

To implement a safe and efficient policy to return boats carrying illegal arrivals to their port of origin, while ensuring the protection of human life and adherence to international law. This would reduce dangerous crossings, discourage illegal migration, and help secure our borders.

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Many arrivals discard phones and identification to remain anonymous, which makes it impossible to verify their backgrounds and poses potential security risks to the UK. Returning boats safely would reduce dangerous crossings, discourage illegal migration, and help protect public safety and national security. As a UK resident, I am concerned that current border policies allow anyone to enter the country, including potential spies or international terrorists. This poses serious security risks, and it is clear that stronger measures are needed to protect the UK and its citizens.

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Deport asylum seekers from safe countries & review current asylum seekers
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/741209

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Date submitted 3 March 2026
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