Written Question · S2W-24770 · Session 2
Further to the answer to question S2W-24179 by Lewis Macdonald on 24 March 2006, in what way this answer indicates whether the Executive ha…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-24179 by Lewis Macdonald on 24 March 2006, in what way this answer indicates whether the Executive has any plans to implement the Charter of Rights for People with Autism as adopted by the European Parliament.
The answer
The rights of all Scottishcitizens are protected under the European Convention on Human Rights, the HumanRights Act 1998 and the Scotland Act 1998. It is therefore not appropriate forthe Scottish Executive to adopt separate rights for people with autism spectrumdisorders, such as the European Charter of Rights for People with Autism.
However, the National AutismSpectrum Disorders (ASD) Reference Group has formed a new subgroup that willfocus on Policy into Practice and Commissioning of services for people withASD. This group aims to provide guidance for commissioners and serviceproviders to ensure the needs of people with ASD are being met with respect tothose rights in the Charter that relate to service provision.
However, the National AutismSpectrum Disorders (ASD) Reference Group has formed a new subgroup that willfocus on Policy into Practice and Commissioning of services for people withASD. This group aims to provide guidance for commissioners and serviceproviders to ensure the needs of people with ASD are being met with respect tothose rights in the Charter that relate to service provision.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-24770 by reference.