UK Government to support 'Philomena’s Law' to protect survivors of Ireland’s mother and baby homes living in Britain
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UK Government to support 'Philomena’s Law' to protect survivors of Ireland’s mother and baby homes living in Britain

3:07 Mar 13, 2026
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The UK government is to support legislation to help survivors of mother and baby homes now living in the UK. It follows concerns that survivors aren’t claiming the redress they’re entitled to so as not to risk losing means-tested benefits. Patricia Carey, advocate for survivors of institutional abuse, told us what this new legislation will entail.
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