Written Question·Home Office·UIN 15790
Police: Autism
Tabled: 3 July 2026
Answered: 14 July 2026
Question
Josh Babarinde
Liberal Democrat — Eastbourne
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help ensure that the needs of people with autism are understood and accommodated by police forces.
Answer
Sarah JonesThe College of Policing set the professional standards for police in England and Wales. The College’s core guidance includes the initial training for officers under the Policing Education Qualifications Framework which incorporates autism, learning disabi...
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