Petition · past parliament

Equal Rights For Fathers - By Law

Closed 3,020 signatures

What the petition asks

At the moment there is no legal backing for fathers to see their children. This petition is to introduce or amend the current law so it makes it clear that fathers have the same rights as mothers. A parent is a parent whether a that be a dad or a mum.

Timeline

24 Jul 2015 Petition opened for signatures
24 Jan 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 3,020
Status Closed
Opened 24 Jul 2015
Closed 24 Jan 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.