Police Officer Training (Autism Awareness) Bill

Key Points

• Requires autism awareness training for all police officers.
• Training would be delivered by police forces as part of policing duties.
• Aims to improve understanding and communication with autistic people and to reduce harm during encounters.
• Originated in the House of Commons; currently at the second reading in the Commons; first reading was on 1 May 2019.
• If it progresses, it would move through the remaining parliamentary stages (committee, report, third reading, Lords).

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. Its first reading occurred on 1 May 2019; if it advances, it would proceed to committee stage and further readings.