Recognise same-sex partners as legal parents of children born via surrogacy
Currently, UK law still recognises the surrogate as the legal mother (and their partner as the father if they have one), despite neither having any biological connection to the baby. This can lead to a lengthy court process costing thousands of pounds to be recognised as legal parents.
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Enable parents to register birth and death of babies carried beyond 24 weeks
We ask the Government to change the law so parents can register the birth and death of babies carried beyond 24 weeks, even if they passed earlier. Families deserve recognition and dignity, not the miscarriage label, for the babies they carried and gave birth to.
Recognise same-sex partners as legal parents of children born via surrogacy
Currently, UK law still recognises the surrogate as the legal mother (and their partner as the father if they have one), despite neither having any biological connection to the baby. This can lead to a lengthy court process costing thousands of pounds to be recognised as legal parents.
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Members can read every reason.
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Review the law & give unmarried partners the same rights as married couples
Many people live in long-term relationships, sharing homes, families and finances without marrying or entering a civil partnership. We feel UK law gives these partners little protection if the relationship ends, leaving many, often women, without rights or possibly trapped in abuse.
Allow emergency travel documents for British children born to overseas surrogacy
Allow British children born overseas via surrogacy to return to the UK faster by issuing emergency travel documents, granting access to the fast track first passport service, or enabling a pre birth application process where nationality is evidenced before birth.
Parental Bereavement Legislation on par with UK Maternity/Paternity Legislation
Every parent who loses a child should have the time and financial support to grieve — just as parents are supported when welcoming a child. UK law provides only 2 weeks statutory parental bereavement leave (often unpaid), leaving parents to return to work far too soon after unimaginable loss.
Make Letterbox Contact a Legal Requirement for safe Birth Parents
We call for the reform of adoption laws to make letterbox contact a legal right for safe birth parents. This can bring reassurance & healing; for children, it can preserve identity, belonging & wellbeing. Some birth parents are allowed one letter a year, which, at present, is not legally enforceable
Enable parents to register birth and death of babies carried beyond 24 weeks
We ask the Government to change the law so parents can register the birth and death of babies carried beyond 24 weeks, even if they passed earlier. Families deserve recognition and dignity, not the miscarriage label, for the babies they carried and gave birth to.