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<p>The government agreed that the Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) raised some
important issues regarding historical adoption practices. Whilst a formal apology
has not been issued, as the government did not actively support these practices, the
government has publicly said sorry on behalf of society to all those affected by these
practices during this period.</p><p>As the government response said at the time, successive
governments have made significant changes to adoption legislation and practice to
ensure that the practices reported are never repeated.</p><p>Furthermore, following
the JCHR report, the department has already amended regulations to make it easier
for adults to access adoption support. In addition, the department has written to
local authorities, encouraging them to retain historical adoption records for 100
years instead of 75, to make access to records easier, and asking them to support
access without undue delay to such records.</p><p> </p>
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