Petition · past parliament
Increase the standard paid length of Paternity Leave in the UK to 4 weeks.
Closed
43 signatures
What the petition asks
I have recently completed 2 weeks Paternity Leave after my first child was born.
It really isn't enough time, the time it takes to properly bond with your child is vastly beyond what is currently allowed.
It should be totally optional but I believe the government should increase the paid time.
It really isn't enough time, the time it takes to properly bond with your child is vastly beyond what is currently allowed.
It should be totally optional but I believe the government should increase the paid time.
Timeline
| 28 Nov 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
43
Status
Closed
Opened
28 Nov 2016
Closed
2 May 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.