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

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.

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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.

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Created by Ella Boyle
Deadline 9 August 2026 All petitions run for 6 months
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