Bill proposes recognising Down syndrome as a specific minority group - a podcast by BBC Radio 4

A new bill to recognise people with Down syndrome as a specific minority group has been proposed by former Conservative cabinet member Dr Liam Fox. The condition, caused by an extra chromosome, brings many challenges usually including a degree of learning difficulties. Actor Tommy Jessop, who played Terry Boyle in the “Line of Duty” series speaks to Today’s Martha Kearney about the proposals. Also speaking to the programme is Ken Ross, who is a trustee of Down Syndrome Policy Group.

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