Autism: Overview of policy and services
This briefing provides an overview of policies and services for autistic people in England.

This briefing provides an overview of policies and services for autistic people in England.
Authorities in England and Wales can establish selective licensing schemes so private landlords in designated areas must obtain a licence to let properties.
The Protection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Bill 2022-23 is scheduled to have report and third reading on 24 March 2023. This briefing discusses the background to the Bill and its progress through Parliament.
Research Briefing
The Supporting Families (previously Troubled Families) Programme aims to support families with multiple disadvantages who can experience poor life outcomes.
Research Briefing
The House of Commons are scheduled to consider the Lords amendments to the Public Order Bill on 7 March 2023. This briefing summarises the key changes that have been made to the Bill since it was last in the Commons, including amendments made during both Commons and Lords report stages.
Debate Pack
There will be a general debate on changes of name by registered sex offenders on 2 March 2023, led by Sarah Champion MP.
Research Briefing
The Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill is scheduled to have second reading on 2 December 2022. This briefing discusses the background to the Bill.
Debate Pack
A debate on the Motion to approve the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2023/24 will take place on Wednesday 8 February 2023.
Research Briefing
This Briefing summarises the Commons stages of the Online Safety Bill.
Debate Pack
There will be a debate on sentencing for violence against women and girls in Westminster Hall on 1 February 2023 at 14:30. This debate will be led by Cherilyn Mackrory MP.
Research Briefing
A Bill to prevent abuse of the UK economy and support enterprise by reforming Companies House and limited partnerships, and strengthen the broader response to economic crime.
Research Briefing
The Government abolished the much criticised sentence of imprisonment for public protection (IPP) in 2012. However, the change was not made retrospective. On 30 September 2022 there were 2,890 IPP prisoners in custody. Pressure for change has continued.
Research Briefing
Parole is the mechanism by which prisoners serving indeterminate and certain determinate sentences can be released subject to conditions. In England and Wales this system is overseen by the Parole Board.
Research Briefing
Part 2 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 provides various measures that enable the police in England and Wales to monitor and manage sex offenders living in the local area
Research Briefing
Knife crime is a crime involving an object with a blade or sharp instrument. The briefing paper presents and analyses statistics on knife crime in England and Wales.
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