BrowsePetitions#736531
PETITIONClosedPetition · petition.parliament.uk

Detain all illegal migrants until a decision is made over their status

We urge the Government to immediately detain all migrants who enter the UK illegally. We believe this will make our towns and cities safer.

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
1,283
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 1,283/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 1,283/100,000
Background
Immigration removal centres hold illegal entrants and overstayers to avoid people absconding. Hotels are currently being used to house illegals and the government pays private companies.