FORCED ADOPTIONS

Early day motion 146, tabled 20 November 2006 by John Hemming (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 20 members.

That this House notes the impact on both the birth family and adoptive family when it is shown that the basis upon which a child was removed from its birth family and placed with an adoptive family was unjust; and calls for a review of the rules that apply in contested adoptions (now placements) which should include the standard of proof, scrutiny and whether or not a jury should be required in such cases.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 9, Labour 7, Conservative 3, DUP 1.