Recommendation 1

The Committee is disappointed that neither a Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence bill nor draft provisions were brought forward during this session. The Committee appreciates the challenges and complexity inherent in developing this legislation, but the lack of progress is still immensely disappointing both to the Committee and the sector more generally. To allow proper scrutiny, and given the work already completed, the Committee asks that such a bill is introduced at the earliest possible opportunity next session.