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.