Petition · past parliament
Stop legal aid for people who entered the UK illegally
Closed
871 signatures
What the petition asks
Legal aid in the UK is finite and should be for UK citizens only. We would like the Government to ban legal aid for people who have entered the UK illegally.
Non UK-citizens can seek for help from charity and Pro Bono organisations that have work with immigration lawyers. Making legal aid unavailable for people who have entered the UK illegally could save the taxpayer money and potentially stop the arrival of dangerous small boats.
Timeline
| 31 Aug 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Feb 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
871
Status
Closed
Opened
31 Aug 2023
Closed
29 Feb 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.