Reform paternity leave to ensure fair and equal parental rights
We urge that the Government extends statutory paternity leave beyond the current two weeks, increases paternity pay to a level that makes it financially viable for all fathers and partners to take time off, and ensures equal parental leave opportunities for same-sex couples and adoptive parents.
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 7/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 7/100,000
- 25 JUN 2025Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action: Improve statutory paternity leave in the UK to better support families. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/708707
- 10 JUN 2025Petition created
Background
Improving paternity leave would support child development, strengthen family bonds, and help to close the gender pay gap by encouraging more balanced caregiving responsibilities. Reforming the system would better reflect the shared role of parents in raising children and help to create a more inclusive, supportive society for all families.
The current provisions do not reflect the needs of modern families or promote gender equality. We want the Government to reform statutory paternity leave.