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Paternity leave: Are fathers being failed?

Paternity rights are changing in England, Scotland and Wales, but is it a fair deal?

The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Kristian Johnson explains the new rules and why some campaigners are not happy.

Paternity rights are changing in England, Scotland and Wales, but is it a fair deal?

Currently, paternity leave is set at two weeks, which must be taken when the baby arrives.

The new rules allow greater flexibility around when those two weeks can be taken.

In our 5 Questions On podcast, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ reporter, Kristian Johnson, explains the new rules and why some campaigners are not happy.

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