Petitions/Exempt medically discharged Commonwealth service people from immigration control
StatusClosed
Opened9 Jul 2025
Closes9 Jan 2026
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Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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I would like automatic, continued exemption from UK immigration control for all Commonwealth citizens serving in the UK's armed forces, when they're medically discharged. I've personally experienced challenges of medical discharge from the Royal Navy, and feel compelled to advocate for change.

I wish to highlight what I see as a pressing issue affecting Commonwealth servicemen and women who join the UK military. Many Commonwealth citizens like myself join, taking an oath to serve and protect the nation. However, when faced with medical discharge, they may find they have to leave the UK, despite having signed contracts and served honourably. Exemption from UK immigration control ceases when a person is discharged from the armed forces. I believe this can cause significant hardship, depending on the individual's circumstances.

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Sarah Gibson
1Sarah Gibson MP
Chippenham
16
Danny Kruger
2Danny Kruger MP
East Wiltshire
16
Alex Baker
3Alex Baker MP
Aldershot
10
Dame Caroline Dinenage
4Dame Caroline Dinenage MP
Gosport
10
Luke Pollard
5Luke Pollard MP
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
6
Stephen Morgan
6Stephen Morgan MP
Portsmouth South
4
Rushanara Ali
7Rushanara Ali MP
Bethnal Green and Stepney
3
Rachel Blake
8Rachel Blake MP
Cities of London and Westminster
3
Sarah Jones
9Sarah Jones MP
Croydon West
3
Hilary Benn
10Hilary Benn MP
Leeds South
3
Exempt medically discharged Commonwealth service people from immigration control — Petitions