Rejected petition Make it easier for deceased fathers to go on the birth certificate

mothers of babies whose fathers are deceased prior to birth/registration face a lengthy and costly battle to have the father put on and I want this made easier and cheaper!

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As a mother of an unborn baby whose father is deceased I'm faced with a lengthy and very costly battle to get my fiances name put on the birth certificate because he was killed before we made it down the aisle and I don't see how this is fair, it's hard enough as it is without the added stress and I know I'm not alone with this! So I'm petitioning for change!

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/189018

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Date submitted 4 April 2017
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