Petition · Ministry of Justice
All biological and intended parents to be named on birth registration & reform
Closed
54 signatures
What the petition asks
I urge the Government to reform birth registration laws to protect every child’s right to know their biological and legal parents. Require both biological parents to be named, recognise intended parents in surrogacy, enable MORE record amendments.
We think knowing biological parents is vital for medical history and self-identity. I grew up with absent parents but needed to know my origins. Current birth laws may exclude fathers if they refuse involvement or in surrogacy. Intended parents, especially same-sex couples, may face legal uncertainty without such birth recognition.
Timeline
| 14 Aug 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Feb 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
54
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
14 Aug 2025
Closed
14 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 18 Aug 2026.