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Descendants of Deceased Adopted Persons new petition - 09/07/09

The Descendants of Deceased Adopted Persons campaign has launched a second petition on the Prime Minister's Office website.

New content added to the Adoption Search Reunion website - 12/05/09

Several new pages offering information and advice to adopted people on searching for adoption and birth information have been added to the ASR website.

Descendants of Deceased Adopted Persons petition - 08/01/09

The Descendants of Deceased Adopted Persons campaign has launched a petition on the Prime Minister's Office website.

Descendants of Deceased Adopted Persons (DAP) campaign - revised 09/07/09

The Descendants of Deceased Adopted Persons (DAP) group has launched a campaign to highlight the problems experienced by descendants who want to access birth information about deceased adopted relatives, and to bring about change.

Accessing Information and Intermediary Services: Practice Guidance Published - 29/5/08

The Government has published guidance for practitioners working with adopted adults and birth relatives who wish to find out about an adoption, or to trace and establish contact with their birth relatives through the provision of intermediary services.

Nicky Campbell to Talk at Family History Show - 30/4/08

The Society of Genealogists Family History Show is taking place at Olympia, London, on 3rd and 4th May 2008 and will feature over 50 family history societies from across the UK.

Transfer of GRO to Identity and Passport Service - 19/10/07

It has been announced that the General Register Office (GRO) will become part of the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) from 1 April 2008.

Veto Forms and Guidance Available - 20/3/07

The Pointers for Practice materials now include template forms that agencies can use for the registration of absolute and qualified vetoes.

Access to Information FAQs - 12/12/06

The Department for Education and Skills (DfES) has published answers to Frequently Asked Questions on accessing information under the Adoption and Children Act 2002.

Adoption Search Reunion website proving popular - 6/11/06

Since its official launch in May 2006 the Adoption Search Reunion website has become a valuable resource for people affected by adoption.

Official launch for Adoption Search Reunion website - 23/5/06

A Parliamentary reception was held at the House of Commons On 22nd May 2006 to celebrate the official launch of the Adoption Search Reunion website.

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