Detain unlawful entrants in prison, making them work to pay flights and prison.
This means people entering a country illegally would be held in prison, where they work to cover both their flight home and the prison costs. This approach discourages unlawful entry by making offenders responsible for the expenses of their detention and deportation.
Signatures
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signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000
- 02 SEPT 2025Petition rejectedduplicate
The following petitions call for similar actions: New rules for migrants who arrive without ID or outside official entry points https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/727011 Detain all illegal migrants until a decision is made over their status https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/736531
- 11 AUG 2025Petition created
Background
I want this to happen to protect national borders, reduce taxpayer costs, and deter illegal entry. By making offenders pay for their own detention and return, it ensures fairness, lessens the burden on citizens, and upholds respect for immigration laws.