Petition Increase the standard paid length of Paternity Leave in the UK to 4 weeks.

I have recently completed 2 weeks Paternity Leave after my first child was born.
It really isn't enough time, the time it takes to properly bond with your child is vastly beyond what is currently allowed.
It should be totally optional but I believe the government should increase the paid time.

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43 signatures

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Date closed 3 May 2017
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