Petition · past parliament
Extend Statutory Adoption Leave and Pay to Special Guardians
Closed
38 signatures
What the petition asks
Extend Statutory Adoption Leave and Pay to Special Guardians, as you can take permanent care of a baby under a Special Guardianship Order, yet not be entitled to maternity, paternity or adoption leave or pay, yet you have all the same responsibilities as a paternal or adoptive parent.
Many people take permanent care of a baby under a Special Guardianship Order, yet they are not entitled to maternity, paternity or adoption pay, yet they have all the same responsibilities as a paternal or adoptive parent.
The Government's information on eligibility for Adoption Leave and Pay states: "You do not qualify for Statutory Adoption Leave or Pay if you [...] become a special guardian". We believe this should change.
The Government's information on eligibility for Adoption Leave and Pay states: "You do not qualify for Statutory Adoption Leave or Pay if you [...] become a special guardian". We believe this should change.
Timeline
| 6 Feb 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Aug 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
38
Status
Closed
Opened
6 Feb 2023
Closed
6 Aug 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.