Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Provide free, unconditional, legal aid for victims of domestic abuse.
Closed
66 signatures
What the petition asks
Provide free legal aid for victims of domestic abuse, without conditions. Further support should be provided for those with disabilities or language issues with greater accessibility as a requirement. Many victims rely on evidence from a doctor, which is presently difficult to obtain.
The lockdown caused by coronavirus has highlighted the startling issue of domestic abuse and violence that occurs on a daily basis with helplines reporting up to 50% increase in call volume. The Law Society has called for unconditional legal aid to be provided to victims.
Timeline
| 14 Jul 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Jan 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
66
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
14 Jul 2020
Closed
14 Jan 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.