Petition · past parliament
Equal rights for Fathers-to-be to be paid leave for antenatal appointments.
Closed
21 signatures
What the petition asks
In a society where equal rights matter, I believe Fathers-to-be should be allowed the same right as the Mother-to-be. This is the right of paid time off for antenatal care, of which equally includes antenatal or parenting classes if they’ve been recommended by a doctor or midwife.
Statutory Paternity Pay and Leave: employer guide:-
https://www.gov.uk/employers-paternity-pay-leave
Pregnant employees' rights:-
https://www.gov.uk/working-when-pregnant-your-rights
Equality Act 2010:-
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidance
https://www.gov.uk/employers-paternity-pay-leave
Pregnant employees' rights:-
https://www.gov.uk/working-when-pregnant-your-rights
Equality Act 2010:-
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidance
Timeline
| 25 Jul 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Jan 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Closed
Opened
25 Jul 2018
Closed
25 Jan 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.