Paid police paternity leave to double after fathers reported being ‘ostracised’
Summary
Paid paternity leave for police officers in England and Wales will double from one to two weeks, with fathers’ leave now equal to mothers’. This change follows reports that officers faced negative treatment for taking leave and aims to help new dads spend more time with their families.Key Facts
- The home secretary increased paid parental and adoption leave for police officers across all forces.
- Fathers’ paternity leave is now two weeks at full pay, matching mothers’ leave.
- Previously, only a quarter of forces offered two weeks’ leave at full pay.
- In forces offering less pay, fewer officers took the second week off.
- Civilian staff in the Metropolitan police already had three weeks of paid paternity leave.
- Campaigners want improved paternity leave for public sector and military fathers, with proposals for up to six weeks.
- The UK’s current statutory paternity pay is low compared to Europe, and many fathers do not take any leave.
- An 18-month government review on parental leave is due to report in December.
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