UK Government to Issue Apology to Forced Adoption Survivors
Survivors of forced adoption in the UK are set to receive a long-awaited full apology from the British government. This commitment was confirmed by Phillipson, addressing a historical injustice.
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Forced adoption survivors to get full apology from UK government, says Phillipson
Education secretary describes historical practice in England as a ‘shameful period’ in country’s history Downing Street is to make a full apology on behalf of the state to those affected by historic forced adoption in England, the education secretary has confirmed. Bridget Phillipson, giving evidence to MPs on the education select committee on Wednesday, described it as a “shameful period” in the country’s history. Continue reading...
By Sally Weale Education correspondent
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