50 signatures reached
To: Lancashire County Council
Refugees Welcome in Lancashire
We ask Lancashire County Council to join the 'City of Sanctuary' Local Authority Network and become one of the 36 cities and towns which promote the inclusion and welfare of people who are fleeing violence and persecution and recognise that people seeking sanctuary are not only entitled to claim asylum under the law, but that they also deserve our welcome and support.
Why is this important?
We believe that people seeking protection from war and persecution should be welcomed and that everyone’s claim for asylum should be treated equally and fairly. We believe that the UK should offer sanctuary to those who need it and we oppose laws which criminalise refugees. We defend the right of people to seek safety from war and persecution in the UK. We believe it is necessary to speak out against attempts to punish those who make their own way to safety. We reject anti-refugee laws which will risk the lives and well-being of people and we support a refugee protection system that treats all people with dignity and compassion.
