Britain's secret scandal of forced adoption
Feb 20, 2025•15 min
Episode description
The latest quick briefing focuses on the historic scandal of forced adoption in Britain.
It’s been described as one of Britain’s darkest social injustices.
It's estimated over 200,000 babies were taken from their mothers in homes run by both Church and State.
The mother’s endured cruelty and abuse, their children - generational trauma and questions to which many will never find answers.
ITV News Social Affairs Correspondent Sarah Corker tells Cari Davies what you need to know...
It’s been described as one of Britain’s darkest social injustices.
It's estimated over 200,000 babies were taken from their mothers in homes run by both Church and State.
The mother’s endured cruelty and abuse, their children - generational trauma and questions to which many will never find answers.
ITV News Social Affairs Correspondent Sarah Corker tells Cari Davies what you need to know...
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