Petition · past parliament
Give new fathers a right to six weeks paid paternity leave
Closed
667 signatures
What the petition asks
Dads are only entitled 2 weeks paternity leave, at reduced pay. Dads are just as important as mums when it comes to bonding with a baby. 2 weeks leave is not enough and reduced pay is terrible for supporting a new family.
Dads should have 6 weeks off work with full pay so they’ve got time to bond with their baby and help the mum, especially in cases where she has a cesarian section.
In the first 2 weeks, it can mainly be visits with the midwife for baby checks and mum checks, and visits from family. Dads need time to bond too.
In the first 2 weeks, it can mainly be visits with the midwife for baby checks and mum checks, and visits from family. Dads need time to bond too.
Timeline
| 3 Jul 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Jan 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
667
Status
Closed
Opened
3 Jul 2020
Closed
3 Jan 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.