Paid police paternity leave to double after fathers reported being ‘ostracised’
This resulted in only 40% of officers in the latter group taking the second week’s leave, compared with 88% of those in the first group. Civilian staff in the Metropolitan police were entitled to three weeks’ paternity leave at full pay.The policing minister Sarah Jones said: “Police officers work tirelessly to protect the public, so it is right that new fathers are better supported to spend time with their families. By expanding police paternity leave, we are recognising the importance of family life.”View image in fullscreenBefore the change, only a quarter of forces offered new fathers two weeks’ paternity leave on full pay.
- ▪This resulted in only 40% of officers in the latter group taking the second week’s leave, compared with 88% of those in the first group.
- ▪Civilian staff in the Metropolitan police were entitled to three weeks’ paternity leave at full pay.The policing minister Sarah Jones said: “Police officers work tirelessly to protect the public, so it is right that new fathers are better s
- ▪By expanding police paternity leave, we are recognising the importance of family life.”View image in fullscreenBefore the change, only a quarter of forces offered new fathers two weeks’ paternity leave on full pay.
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Insp Joel Brady with his family: ‘This is a massively positive step and great news for policing fathers.’ Photograph: Joel BradyView image in fullscreenInsp Joel Brady with his family: ‘This is a massively positive step and great news for policing fathers.’ Photograph: Joel BradyPolicePaid police paternity leave to double after fathers reported being ‘ostracised’Exclusive: Pay increases to two weeks in England and Wales after Guardian revealed officers ‘mocked’ for taking time offAlexandra Topping Political correspondentWed 12 Aug 2026 02.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GooglePaid paternity leave for police in England and Wales is to double, after the Guardian revealed last year that officers were “mocked and ostracised” for taking time off to spend with their babies.The home secretary,…
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