UK government to issue full apology to forced adoption survivors, education secretary confirms
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Sally Weale
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UK Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has confirmed that the government will issue a full apology on behalf of the state to survivors of historical forced adoption in England. Describing it as a "shameful period" in UK history, Phillipson told MPs that the prime minister will provide further details, and that all affected individuals will receive the apology they deserve. This follows a parliamentary committee report calling for a formal public apology.
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· 2 pulledIt was a 'shameful period' in UK history
All those whose lives had been affected by forced adoption would get the apology they 'so profoundly deserve'
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