---
title: "Delete a prior-authority draft"
method: DELETE
path: "/prior-authority/drafts/{draftId}"
tags: ["Prior Authority"]
---

# Delete a prior-authority draft

`DELETE /prior-authority/drafts/{draftId}`

Permanently removes the draft

## Path parameters

- `draftId` string, uuid, required

## Response `204`

Draft deleted (or did not exist).

## Changes

- **2026-05-27** `250ea784aa2c` — 1 info
  - endpoint added

[Change history](https://skmtc.dev/ministryofjustice/apis/openapi-definition/changes/prior-authority/drafts/:draftId/delete.md)

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