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Accepted
The meaningful involvement of survivors in the design and implementation of an apology is essential...
Recommendation
The meaningful involvement of survivors in the design and implementation of an apology is essential to ensure that the apology validates their experiences and that the mitigations put in place thereafter support them directly. The Government must embed mothers and adoptees’ voices at every stage of the process of an apology. (Conclusion, Paragraph 30)
Government Response Summary
The government accepts, stating it engaged with affected individuals and organisations during the apology's development and will continue to involve those with lived experience during implementation.
Government Response
Accepted
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
ACCEPT The Government engaged with mothers, adopted adults and organisations representing those affected in the development of the apology and associated measures. This engagement has informed both the content of the apology and the wider package of support. We will continue to work with those with lived experience as the Government implements its commitments.
Source
Committee
Education Committee
Inquiry
Historical Forced Adoption
Report
8th Report - Historical Forced Adoption
27 Mar 2026
HC 1713
Addressee Bodies
Department for Education
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.3 yrs
Report published
27 Mar 2026