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Down Syndrome Bill receives Royal Assent

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Thursday, 28 April, 2022
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The Down Syndrome Bill has today received Royal Assent, becoming the Down Syndrome Act. This means that England has become the first country in the world to recognise those with Down syndrome under law, creating better provision of services in the process.

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