Church of England apologises for role in forced adoptions
The Church of England has issued a formal apology for its historical role in forced adoptions between 1949 and 1976. The Church acknowledged that it operated mother and baby homes where unmarried women were pressured into giving up their children.
Why it matters
This apology addresses long-standing trauma and systemic failures within religious institutions regarding the treatment of vulnerable women and children.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Dame Sarah said the Church was "profoundly sorry" for its role in the practice
The article reports on a formal institutional apology using neutral language and citing official reports.
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