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Disabled Persons (Independent Living) Bill [HL] 2007-08

Type of Bill:
Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)
Sponsors:
Lord Ashley of Stoke
Roger Berry

Progress of the Bill

Bill started in the House of Lords

  1. House of Lords
    1. 1st reading
    2. 2nd reading
    3. Committee stage
    4. Report stage
    5. 3rd reading
  2. House of Commons
    1. 1st reading
    2. 2nd reading
    3. Committee stage
    4. Report stage
    5. 3rd reading
  3. Consideration of Amendments
  4. Royal Assent

Last event

Latest Bill

House Bill Date
Commons Bill as introduced - html version 12.05.2008

Summary of the Bill

The purpose of the Bill is to enable people with disabilities to make decisions about their own living arrangements by providing rights, and entitlements, to independent living.

The Bill would establish duties on local authorities and NHS bodies to promote independent living and to provide certain services. It aims to support disability organisations and proposes that authorities maintain a register of disabled people in their area.

Key areas

  • Each disabled person to have the right to choose whether allocated resources are provided in cash, services or a combination of both
  • Advocacy provided where there are disputes between carers and disabled persons
  • New rights to ensure a disabled person is not placed in care against their wishes
  • Amends the Mental Health Act 1983 to ensure independent living options are investigated before authorities decide to section or provide compulsory treatment
  • Brings care homes within the definition of  ‘public authorities’ under the Human Rights Act 1998; and amends the Care Standards Act 2000 to ensure disabled people in residential care have an individual living agreement
  • Places a duty on local housing authorities to provide disabled people with accessible and affordable homes.

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