Birth Information and Tracing Bill published

The video discusses a new contact preference register for adopted individuals and their parents, allowing them to indicate their contact preferences. The legislation has undergone significant changes, including the removal of onerous conditions and the amendment of terminology. It aims to balance the rights of adopted individuals to access information with the privacy rights of parents. The legislation is a major step in addressing long-standing issues and providing clarity for those affected by adoption.

What changes were made to the terminology used in the legislation regarding adopted people and their mothers?

How does the new bill address the concerns raised by adopted people regarding previous legislative attempts?

What fundamental rights does the legislation aim to balance?

In what way does the bill propose to provide access to information for adopted people?

What significance does the legislation hold for survivors of mother and baby home institutions?