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.