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Historical Forced Adoption

Non-inquiry session by the Education Committee, 2 June 2026. Its page on the Parliament website.

Reports and responses

Evidence sessions

  • 24 February 2026: PAC-UK; Barnardo's; The Salvation Army UK and Ireland; Adoption UK
  • 24 February 2026: Professor Gordon Harold, University of Cambridge; Dr Michael Lambert, Lancaster University; Dr Janet Greenlees, Glasgow Caledonian University; Dr James Gallen, Dublin City University
  • 10 March 2026: Department for Education
  • 10 March 2026: Movement for an Adoption Apology; Movement for an Adoption Apology; Adult Adoptee Movement; Adult Adoptee Movement