Written questions

Police: Neurodiversity

Commons · Question 95 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 18 May 2026

Question

Asked by Grahame Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions she has had with the National Police Chiefs' Council on improving police responses to neurodivergent (a) victims, (b) witnesses and (c) suspects.

Answer

Answered by Sarah Jones, 18 May 2026

The 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. All new recruits must complete this train...