Protect Existing Refugee Rights From New Rule Changes
I want the Government to confirm that refugees already granted status under the 5-year route, including those who came legally, will not face new rules. Existing rights, benefits and the original settlement pathway should stay the same, with no retrospective changes.
Signatures
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 21/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 21/100,000
- 06 JAN 2026Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for similar action: Keep the 5-Year ILR route for refugees. Do not extend it to 10 or 20 years: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/751443
- 25 NOV 2025Petition created
Background
I want the Government to do this because changing rules for people who already have refugee status is unfair and creates fear and instability. Many refugees, including those who came legally, have built their lives based on the rights promised to them. Retroactive changes cause stress, uncertainty and hardship. The Government should protect the commitments already made and give refugees the stability they were guaranteed.