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The Movement for an Adoption Apology seeks recognition, acknowledgement and justice for the pain, grief and suffering of many thousands of first parents and the lifelong the trauma of their new-born infants who were taken for adoption, now adult adoptees.

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2026

Education Select Committee

24 February and 10 March 2026

Click here to view the evidence sessions and view or download the Report

Starmer tells ITV News his ‘instinct’ is to give government apology for forced adoption

2025

Meeting in Westminster 3 December, 2025

Meeting with Secretary of State, Bridget Phillipson, 14 October, 2025

Protest outside Parliament poster with details of the event on 16th July 2025

Protest outside Parliament – 16 July, 2025

Chainmakers' Festival
Cradley Heath

Chainmakers’ Festival, Cradley Heath – 28 June, 2025

Memorial garden, Kendal

Commemorative Event, Kendal – 23 May, 2025

Commemorative Event. St. Agnes – 10 May, 2025

TUC Women’s Conference – March 2025

MAA Open Day
25 January, 2025

MAA Open Day – 25 January, 2025

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Survey on Mother and Baby Institutions (homes, hostels and hideaways)

As there has been very little research, we don't know how many homes and other places were used to conceal the 'plight' of unmarried mothers. If you, or a family member, spent time in one of these places, and you are willing to share some details, please complete our survey.

As first mothers were the people sent away, our questions are from the mother's perspective, however responses from others would be welcome.
This data will help us compile a more accurate list of these institutions.

Thank you.

Latest Posts

Why can’t they just say sorry?
Protest outside Parliament
Taken: Experiences of Forced Adoption
TUC Women’s Conference 2025
Small Things Like These

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BBC Documentary - May 2021

BBC Documentary by Duncan Kennedy: If you love your baby... Now on our Documentaries and Films page.

PM Julia Gillard, Apology Speech, Australia 2013

Now on our Documentaries and Films page.

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The Movement for an Adoption Apology (MAA) will always be grateful to Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle, whose help and support have been invaluable.

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