John Swinney faces backlash after ditching world-leading autism bill

John Swinney faces backlash after ditching world-leading autism bill

MORE than 1000 campaigners and MSPs have called on John Swinney to reconsider ditching world-leading legislation on improving lives for those with…

Scottish government shelves Learning Disabilities and Autism Bill

Campaigners have been left “upset and angry” after the new Scottish government has decided not to proceed with the planned Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill. The SNP-led Scottish government had launched a consultation in December 2023 on a proposed new Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence (LDAN) Bill. They followed this up in 2025 with…