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Recommendation 13

13 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 AI-generated
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

The government responded to this report on 9 July 2026. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗