"Helen Hayes MP stated that hearing from survivors about their experiences was one of the most moving days in parliament. Historical forced adoption practices coerced mothers and caused unimaginable trauma for multiple generations of women and profound, often devastating impacts for their children."
"The report today is unequivocal: the government must urgently offer an unqualified apology for the state's role in shaping the forced adoption practices that harmed so many survivors."
"In 2023, the Welsh and Scottish governments formally apologized for forced adoption practices, while the UK government has yet to issue one, although the children's minister indicated it is actively considering doing so."
A cross-party group of MPs urges the UK government to issue a formal apology for its role in forced adoption, as many victims are aging. A report from the education select committee emphasizes the need for an initial commitment to an apology and collaboration with survivor groups on its wording. Between 1949 and 1976, around 185,000 babies were adopted from unmarried mothers due to societal shame. Historical practices caused trauma for mothers and children, necessitating a public apology to address the injustices faced by survivors.
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