'No need for referendum to allow survivors to access birth certs'

Under the law currently, adopted people are not entitled to their birth certificates or family information, a stance that has been roundly criticised by survivors, their advocates, and many in politics. Picture: Larry Cummins

Legal experts have disagreed with the findings of the Mother and Baby Home Report that a referendum would be required in order for survivors to access their birth certificates.

Under the law currently, adopted people are not entitled to their birth certificates or family information, a stance that has been roundly criticised by survivors, their advocates, and many in politics.