Petition Restrict legal aid to UK citizens

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.

This petition closed early because of a General Election Find out more on the Petitions Committee website

309 signatures

Progress of the petition towards its next target: 309 of 10,000 signatures required to get a government response

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10,000 signatures required to get a government response

Date closed 30 May 2024
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