Английская Википедия:Down Syndrome Act 2022

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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 syndrome.[1] It was introduced by Baroness Hollins in the House of Lords.[2]

Background

In the United Kingdom, it is estimated that there are 40,000 people living with the condition.[3]

The bill recognises people with Down syndrome as a specific minority group, and ensures their specific social care needs are met.[4] It is the first such legislation in the world.[5]

Support

The bill was supported by the Conservative Disability Group,[6] Down's Syndrome Policy Group[1] and actor Tommy Jessop.[7]

The bill had the following cross-party co-sponsors in the House of Commons: Ben Lake, Ian Paisley, Lisa Cameron, Mark Logan, Nick Fletcher, Layla Moran, Darren Jones, James Daly, Flick Drummond and Elliot Colburn.[8]

Passage

On 26 November 2021, it was debated at Second Reading.[9] On 22 March 2022, an event was held at Parliament to celebrate the government announcing their support for the bill.[10] The Act received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022. [11]

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  8. ↑ https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2021-06-16/debates/a73b62c6-ea95-4645-9536-d0b19665f244/CommonsChamber
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