Petition · Home Office

Give father access to birth registration appointment if present at the birth

Open for signatures 69 signatures

What the petition asks

This is not anti-mother it is pro-child! This petition does not seek to remove or weaken mothers’ rights. It seeks to recognise responsible fathers equally, reduce conflict, and protect the best interests of children. Good fathers who show up from day one should not be treated as legally optional.
We urge the Government to introduce legislation that automatically provides biological fathers who attend the birth with access to birth registration appointment, where paternity is undisputed.

Timeline

3 Feb 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 69
Status Open for signatures
Department Home Office
Opened 3 Feb 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.