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.[10]

References
  1. "'World-leading' Down's syndrome bill clears first hurdle in Parliament". BBC News. 2021-11-26. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
  2. "A world without Down's syndrome?". BBC News. 2016-09-29. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
  3. "'We've been ghosted by the system' - Families call for more Down's Syndrome help". ITV News. 2021-11-26. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
  4. "Down's syndrome bill could be world's first, says former cabinet minister". Disability News Service. 2021-10-07. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
  5. "Breaking News: Proposed Bill for those with Down Syndrome". The Conservative Disability Group. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
  6. Editor, Matt Dathan, Home Affairs. "Down syndrome law gives children more of a chance". ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2021-11-27.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  7. "Brendan Clarke-Smith Column: Delighted to show support for new Down's Syndrome Bill". www.worksopguardian.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
  8. "MP voices support for Down Syndrome Bill". Grampian Online. 24 November 2021. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
  9. "James Daly MP supports the Down Syndrome Bill". James Daly. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
  10. "Down Syndrome Bill to help ensure that people with the condition will have their social care needs met". Sky News. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
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