Made under the Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024

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The Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024 (Commencement) Regulations 2025

Published: Fri 19th Dec 25

The Regulations formally commenced the Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024, setting its activation date for 29th December 2025.


These Regulations officially bring the entirety of the Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024 into force on 29th December 2025, activating the amendments made to the Employment Rights Act 1996 that introduce provisions for paternity leave when a mother or a person expecting to adopt a child dies.

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