Starmer to formally apologise to victims of forced adoptions
Summary
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will officially apologize for the forced adoption of babies from unmarried mothers in England and Wales during the 1950s to 1970s. The apology follows a parliamentary inquiry that highlighted government involvement in pressuring women to give up their children and calls for better support for those affected.Key Facts
- Around 185,000 babies were taken from their mothers in England and Wales between the 1950s and 1970s.
- Many mothers were unmarried and faced pressure or shame to give up their babies for adoption.
- A Joint Committee on Human Rights parliamentary inquiry recommended the UK government apologize and improve access to adoption records.
- The report found that charities and religious institutions also played a role in forced adoptions.
- The Church of England issued a formal apology for its involvement.
- An apology has already been made by the devolved governments of Wales and Scotland, while Northern Ireland plans one after a public inquiry.
- Campaigners, including mothers and adoptees, have pushed for recognition and support for years ahead of this apology.
- Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson confirmed the UK government’s formal apology would come soon.
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