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Recommendation 15
15
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
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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.
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Government Response
Accepted
HM Government · verbatim extract
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.
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