An Act to make provision about meeting the needs of persons with Down syndrome; and for connected purposes.
Citation
2022 c. 18
Dates
Royal assent
28 April 2022
Status: Current legislation
Text of the Down Syndrome Act 2022 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.
The Down Syndrome Act 2022 (c. 18) is an Act of Parliament introduced as a private member's bill and sponsored by Conservative MP Liam Fox. It was described as "world leading" by MP Ian Paisley Jr and is intended to make legal provisions for people living with Down's syndrome.[1] It was introduced by Baroness Hollins in the House of Lords.[2]
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^"Down Syndrome Bill could fail if amendments proposed, peers warned". MSN. Archived from the original on 22 March 2022. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
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