Petition · past parliament
Extend paid statutory paternity leave for working fathers for up to 3 months.
Closed
72 signatures
What the petition asks
Fathers deserve to have time to bond with their new baby/child as well as the mother. It helps the family as a whole as the mother would have support for longer which is sometimes essential following difficult births. It also promotes equality for fathers and the household (the mental load).
Timeline
| 3 Oct 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
72
Status
Closed
Opened
3 Oct 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.