Autism Act 2009 Committee

Scrutiny of autism policy implementation and the effectiveness of the statutory duty placed on public bodies under the Autism Act 2009 falls within this Lords Select Committee's remit. The committee operates in the House of Lords as a select committee and conducts oral evidence sessions with witnesses across government, NHS, and autism sector organisations. Recent work has focused on the government's autism strategy and how accountable mechanisms work in practice to ensure compliance with the Act's requirements. The committee examined strategy development and implementation gaps during sessions held in July and June 2025, scrutinising how departments and public bodies translate statutory duties into measurable outcomes for autistic people. Its inquiry addresses whether current frameworks adequately monitor progress and identify where strategic commitments translate into service improvements on the ground.