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Require mothers to name the father on the birth certificate, if known and safe to do so, ensuring equal parental rights and responsibilities. Fathers with no criminal convictions or history of domestic violence should be granted equal parental rights from birth including 50/50 contact

Many fathers face unfair barriers to seeing their child, despite having done nothing wrong. The current system forces them into costly legal battles and leaves children without equal access to both parents. Equal rights from birth - when it is a requirement to list the father on a birth certificate if known and safe - can support children’s wellbeing, reduce conflict, and ensures parents are treated fairly and consistently.

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