
Sturgeon's tearful apology for Scotland's forced adoption policy
Adoption practices in Scotland during the 20th century are among the “worst injustices in our history”, Ms Sturgeon said.
Adoption practices in Scotland during the 20th century are among the “worst injustices in our history”, Ms Sturgeon said.
New funding of almost £1m from the Department for Education will help families with adopted children to access more support and resources.
Forced adoption largely affected unmarried women and their children who were adopted without them having a meaningful choice in the 1950, 60s and 70s.