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.