The Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024 (Commencement) Regulations 2025

These Regulations commence the whole of the Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024 (c. 17). The Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024 amends the Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18) to make provision about paternity leave in cases where a mother, or a person with whom a child is placed or expected to be placed for adoption, dies.

Lifecycle

Department

Made

15 Dec 2025

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Comes into force

TBC

Enabling power

The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2(2) of the Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024.

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