Learning Disability: Human Rights
(asked on 26th October 2015) - View Source
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to strengthen the rights of people with learning disabilities; and if he will make a statement.
This question was answered on 3rd November 2015
The Department is currently preparing its response to the consultation ‘No voice unheard, no right ignored’. The consultation sought views on a range of issues, including possible legislation to strengthen the rights of people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions. It expects to publish the response during the autumn.