Written questions

Police: Autism

Commons · Question 15790 · Tabled 3 Jul 2026 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 14 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Josh Babarinde

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

Answered by Sarah Jones, 14 Jul 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 which incorporates autism, learning disabi...