Petition · Ministry of Justice
Reinstate legal aid in all areas
Closed
96 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe that legal aid is a vital part of the justice system which provides funding for legal representation to people who could not otherwise afford it.
We think that equality before the law no longer exists in contravention Article 6 (3)(c) of the ECHR. We want the government to reinstate legal aid.
We feel that the progressive erosion of legal aid has created a two-tiered justice system where only the wealthy can access justice.
We feel that the progressive erosion of legal aid has created a two-tiered justice system where only the wealthy can access justice.
Timeline
| 31 Jan 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 31 Jul 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
96
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
31 Jan 2025
Closed
31 Jul 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 13 Aug 2026.