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Accepted
Survivors of historical forced adoption practices have stressed the profound emotional burden of continually recounting...
Recommendation
Survivors of historical forced adoption practices have stressed the profound emotional burden of continually recounting their experiences and the many years they have spent campaigning without feeling heard by Government. It is clear to us that ongoing, structured dialogue with survivors is not an optional extra but a foundation for meaningful progress. (Conclusion, Paragraph 43)
Government Response Summary
The government accepts in principle, committing to ongoing structured dialogue with survivors, co-developing communications and guidance, and considering mechanisms for engagement to inform policy in a proportionate and sustainable way.
Government Response
Accepted
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
ACCEPT IN PRINCIPLE The Government has undertaken and will continue structured engagement with those affected by historic forced adoption practices. We will build on this by maintaining ongoing dialogue with individuals and representative organisations, to inform policy development and the implementation of the Government’s commitments in a way that is proportionate and sustainable. This will include working with those affected to co-develop communications and guidance, and considering appropriate mechanisms for ongoing engagement and accountability as implementation progresses.
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