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Accepted
The Government must undertake a rigorous assessment of international responses to historical forced adoptions, with...
Recommendation
The Government must undertake a rigorous assessment of international responses to historical forced adoptions, with special attention to the redress mechanisms introduced in Australia, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. This learning should inform a UK approach that avoids symbolic or incomplete action and instead delivers a comprehensive, fully-resourced, survivor-led response. (Recommendation, Paragraph 54) 30 Improving access to adoption records
Government Response Summary
The government accepts the recommendation, stating they have already considered international approaches to historic forced adoptions, and this learning has informed their apology and ongoing support approach in England.
Government Response
Accepted
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
ACCEPT The Government has considered international approaches to addressing historic forced adoption practices, including in Australia, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. This learning has informed both the Government’s apology and the approach to support in England, and will continue to do so as policies are developed further.
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