Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Make it a legal requirement that fathers are listed on a birth certificate
Closed
99 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to make it a legal requirement for fathers to be listed on a birth certificate when a birth is registered. We believe too many fathers are excluded when a birth is registered, which means they do not have parental responsibility for their child.
We believe this country is currently suffering an epidemic of Fatherless children. Fathers are an important part in the raising of children, and too often can be excluded from their lives through no fault of their own. We believe it is a child's right to know who their father is.
Timeline
| 5 Jun 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Dec 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
99
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
5 Jun 2023
Closed
5 Dec 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.