Shared leave policy is a confused mess | Letter

The system is in urgent need of reform, writes Peter MossThe feature on “shared parental leave” (The couples who share parental leave – and its highs and lows, 1 December) failed to explain that this policy is not parental leave at all, but transferable maternity leave with use by fathers dependent on their partner’s agreement to transfer a part of her maternity leave. Genuine parental leave is an entitlement equally available to both parents. Though not mentioned in your