Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Restrict legal aid to UK citizens
Closed
309 signatures
What the petition asks
Some people who are not UK citizens can access legal aid. We believe this should stop, irrespective of whether someone has entered and is living in the UK legally or illegally.
Timeline
| 15 Feb 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
309
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
15 Feb 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.