Petition · past parliament
Introduce a legal right to paid time off for all women who miscarry a pregnancy
Closed
754 signatures
What the petition asks
Women who miscarry within maternity leave time are entitled to their maternity leave and full 6 weeks’ pay if required. If outside of this time, women can be left with weeks of physical problems and emotional stress.
The physical strain on a woman’s body during a complicated and incomplete miscarriage can be dangerous. These women need to be sufficiently supported and entitled to paid time off for appointments and recovery.
Timeline
| 7 Nov 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 May 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
754
Status
Closed
Opened
7 Nov 2018
Closed
7 May 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.