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Commons Debate pack by Elizabeth Parkin, David Foster, Elizabeth Rough, Wendy Wilson, Tom Powell, Joe Tyler-Todd and Anastasia Lewis. It was first published on Monday, 13 March 2023. It was last updated on Tuesday, 21 March 2023.


World Down Syndrome Day

A House of Commons debate on World Down Syndrome Day has been scheduled for 23 March 2023. The debate will be opened by Dr Liam Fox MP. This debate pack provides background information on the Down Syndrome Act 2022 and the current rights and duties covering people with Down’s syndrome. 

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Secondary information

Type
Research briefing
Reference
CDP-2023-0064 
Related items
Equality Act 2010
Thursday, 8 April 2010
Public acts
Down Syndrome Act 2022
Thursday, 28 April 2022
Public acts
World Down Syndrome Day
Thursday, 23 March 2023
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Subjects
Disability Children Equality Housing Health professions Down's syndrome Special educational needs Training Social services
Legislation
Equality Act 2010
Down Syndrome Act 2022
Published by
Social Policy Section
House of Commons Library
Link
View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk