Down Syndrome Bill

The Down Syndrome Bill is a private member's bill sponsored by Conservative MP Dr. Liam Fox. It is described as "world leading" and is intended to make legal provisions for people living with Down syndrome.[1]

Background

In the United Kingdom, it is estimated that there are 40,000 people living with the condition.[2]

The bill will recognise people with Downs syndrome a specific minority group, and ensure their specific social care needs are met.[3] If passed it would be a world first.[4]

Support

The bill is supported by the Conservative Disability Group,[5] Down's Syndrome Policy Group[1] and actor Tommy Jessop.[6]

The bill has the following co-sponsors in parliament:

Passage

On 26 November 2021, it was debated at Second Reading.[11] On 22 March 2022, an event was held at Parliament to celebrate the government announcing their support for the bill.[12]

References
  1. "'World-leading' Down's syndrome bill clears first hurdle in Parliament". BBC News. 26 November 2021. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  2. "A world without Down's syndrome?". BBC News. 29 September 2016. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  3. "'We've been ghosted by the system' - Families call for more Down's Syndrome help". ITV News. 26 November 2021. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  4. "Down's syndrome bill could be world's first, says former cabinet minister". Disability News Service. 7 October 2021. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  5. "Breaking News: Proposed Bill for those with Down Syndrome". The Conservative Disability Group. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  6. Editor, Matt Dathan, Home Affairs. "Down syndrome law gives children more of a chance". ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 27 November 2021. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  7. "Brendan Clarke-Smith Column: Delighted to show support for new Down's Syndrome Bill". www.worksopguardian.co.uk. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  8. "MP voices support for Down Syndrome Bill". Grampian Online. 24 November 2021. Archived from the original on 25 November 2021. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  9. "James Daly MP supports the Down Syndrome Bill". James Daly. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  10. "Down Syndrome Bill could fail if amendments proposed, peers warned". MSN. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  11. "Down Syndrome Bill to help ensure that people with the condition will have their social care needs met". Sky News. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  12. "Hundreds Take To Parliament In Support Of Liam Fox's Down Syndrome Bill". Politics Home. 22 March 2022. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
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