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A Private Members' Bill introduced by Cheryl Gillan (Con, Chesham and Amersham) making requirements relating to the collection and dissemination of information on people with autism; to make provision about support for people with autism.
Gillan said:
"It strikes me as wholly unfair how hard people affected by autism have to fight to get the help they so desperately need. The continuing postcode lottery of autism services across the UK is simply unacceptable and incredibly damaging. Creating the first ever autism law is crucial to helping local authorities take the necessary action and recognise their responsibilities towards this severely excluded group."
The Autism Act aims to place a duty on local authorities and NHS bodies to recognise and fulfil their responsibilities towards people with autism.
Progress
House of Commons
First reading: January 21 2009 [HC Bill 10]
Second reading: February 27 2009
Committee stage:
- 1st sitting: April 29 2009
- 2nd sitting: May 6 2009
- 3rd sitting: May 13 2009
- Bill as amended in committee: [ HC Bill 98]
Report stage: June 19 2009
Third reading: June 19 2009
House of Lords
First reading: June 22 2009 [HL Bill 56]
Second reading: July 10 2009
Third reading: October 22 2009
Royal Assent
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