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Recommendation 14
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One of the most enduring and painful questions for mothers without contact with their child...
Recommendation
One of the most enduring and painful questions for mothers without contact with their child is whether or not they are still alive. The Government should explore the options for alerting mothers (who wish to be so notified) to the death of a child that has been adopted. (Paragraph 111) 38 The violation of Family Life: Adoption of Children of Unmarried Women 1949–1976 An apology
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 3 March 2023. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗