Disability Benefit Assessments (Recording) Bill

Key Points

• Creates a duty on the Secretary of State to ensure applicants can audio-record their disability benefit eligibility assessments.
• Applies to Disability Benefit eligibility assessments, with the recording option available to applicants.
• Recordings are intended to support transparency and accuracy in the assessment process and may be used for later reference or appeals.
• Includes potential scope for related purposes described as 'connected' in the bill's title.
• Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, having originated in the Commons with first reading in 2021 and second reading in 2022.

Progress

The bill is in the House of Commons at the second reading stage. It originated in 2021 and has reached the second reading as of 2022; further stages have not been listed here.