Petition · past parliament
Enforce a minimum of 6 weeks Statutory Paternity Leave to all fathers at 90% pay
Closed
166 signatures
What the petition asks
Fathers currently take 2 weeks paternity leave when their child is born. Mothers are entitled to 52 weeks (39 weeks paid Statutory). Fathers should spend the first 6 weeks with their babies & partners for support & bonding. Paternity leave should change to minimum 6 weeks at 90% of their salary.
Timeline
| 26 Jan 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
166
Status
Closed
Opened
26 Jan 2017
Closed
2 May 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.