Give men legal opt-out from parental responsibility in unintended pregnancies

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What the petition asks

Introduce a right for men to, within a set time frame after being informed of a pregnancy, legally opt-out of the parental rights and financial responsibility associated with it. This could promote fairness, equality and informed choices in reproductive decisions.

Men currently have no legal way to opt-out of parenthood once a pregnancy occurs. We believe this creates inequality in reproductive rights and responsibilities. Allowing men to opt out of legal parenthood within a set time frame could promote fairness, equality and ensure parenthood is based on consent and choice.

Timeline

9 Feb 2026

Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 29

Status Open for signatures

Department Ministry of Justice

Opened 9 Feb 2026

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