Hertfordshire residents call for referendum on sanctuary status

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 13:07 · Archive

More than 1,000 Hertfordshire residents have backed a petition calling for a county-wide referendum on sanctuary status.

More than 1,000 residents in Hertfordshire have signed a petition calling for a county-wide referendum on whether the county council should seek county of sanctuary status.

The petition reflects divisions among residents over the sanctuary status proposal. County of sanctuary designations are awarded to local authorities that commit to supporting asylum seekers and refugees.

The campaign represents an attempt to give residents a direct say in any decision the county council might make on the matter.

How it is being reported

• 1,500 back petition for Hertfordshire referendum on county of sanctuary statusThe Comet · 1 Oct, 16:08
• 1,500 back petition for Hertfordshire referendum on county of sanctuary statusHerts Advertiser · 1 Oct, 16:08
• Hertfordshire campaigners call for refugee sanctuary referendum as divisive debate continuesHemel Gazette · 30 Sept, 11:44

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