Demand action to protect people's data and strengthen legal aid services

People turn to legal aid during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

They may be escaping domestic abuse, facing eviction, struggling with debt, dealing with family breakdown, fighting discrimination, or navigating complex immigration cases.

To get help, they are often required to share deeply personal information. They trust that their data will be protected.

But a major cyber attack on the Legal Aid Agency has exposed sensitive personal information dating back almost two decades, raising serious concerns about how vulnerable people's data is being stored and protected.

This is not just another data breach.

The breach has also reignited concerns about years of under investment in legal aid services and public-sector digital infrastructure. Legal aid providers and campaigners have repeatedly warned about growing pressures on the justice system, outdated technology and overstretched resources.

Why you need to act now

When essential public services are neglected, failures become more likely and ordinary people pay the price.

By signing this petition, you can help send a message that people's personal information must be protected and essential services deserve investment.

Add your name today to call for stronger protections for people seeking justice.