Petition · past parliament

Investigate the implications of sanctioning citizens in receipt of benefits.

Closed 2,368 signatures

What the petition asks

It has been reported that suicides have occured following the removal of financial state support for some of our citizens. This needs to be investigated. Are the actions of the Department for Work & Pensions contrary to Human Rights legislation ?

Timeline

24 Jan 2016 Petition opened for signatures
24 Jul 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 2,368
Status Closed
Opened 24 Jan 2016
Closed 24 Jul 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.