Tag #Baby Homes

How did the UK government's decision in the 1940s to subsidize rather than take over mother and baby homes contribute to the issue of forced adoptions?

The failure to issue a formal apology connects to broader issues of state responsibility and historical injustices. While Scotland and Wales have issued apologies, the UK government's response reveals a pattern of inaction despite significant evidence of harm inflicted on vulnerable women. The government's continued engagement with those impacted, while lacking a formal apology, suggests a lack of acknowledgement of the severity of the situation.