Report into mother and baby homes to be published
Summary
A detailed report about mother and baby homes, Magdalene Laundries, and workhouses in Northern Ireland will be published. It is based on records and survivor testimonies and will guide a future public inquiry and financial support scheme for people affected by these institutions.Key Facts
- Over 10,000 women and girls passed through these institutions from the 1920s to the 1990s.
- Many of the women had become pregnant because of sexual crimes.
- The institutions were mostly run by religious groups and operated in secrecy.
- The Truth Recovery Independent Panel, set up in 2023, includes experts and survivors and prepared the report.
- A public inquiry lasting about three years and costing £14 million was approved in June 2026 by the Northern Ireland Assembly.
- A financial redress scheme will give £12,000 to mothers or children who lived in these institutions, with £2,000 for family members of deceased individuals since 1953.
- Around 10,000 people are expected to apply for the compensation, with a total of £90 million planned to be paid out.
- The inquiry and compensation scheme need more legislation this autumn before they can formally start.
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