Laughing Boy
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LB Bill

Published by: National Autistic Society 
We have pledged support for the Justice for LB Bill.The campaign for the Bill was set up following the death in hospital of Connor Sparrowhawk – also known as Laughing Boy (LB).

Connor had autism and epilepsy. He drowned in the bath in an assessment and treatment unit – a type of hospital. His death was described as ‘entirely avoidable,’ as his condition meant he should have been supervised.

His story alongside other stories of people with a disability being moved out of their homes into unsuitable accommodation, led to the setting up of the Justice For LB campaign.

Organisers of the campaign have written a draft law which would give clearer legal rights to people with complex needs to have greater choice and control over where they live. The campaign is seeking comments on the first draft of their Bill and we will be feeding our thoughts into the draft Bill setting out how we think it should be improved.

They are also encouraging others to pledge their support. To find out more, to comment on the draft and to pledge your support, see:https://lbbill.wordpress.com/

(Photo source: The Telegraph:http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02853/Connor-Sparrowhawk_2853265b.jpg)

Photo: We have pledged support for the Justice for LB Bill. </p> <p>The campaign for the Bill was set up following the death in hospital of Connor Sparrowhawk – also known as Laughing Boy (LB). </p> <p>Connor had autism and epilepsy. He drowned in the bath in an assessment and treatment unit – a type of hospital. His death was described as ‘entirely avoidable,’ as his condition meant he should have been supervised. </p> <p>His story alongside other stories of people with a disability being moved out of their homes into unsuitable accommodation, led to the setting up of the Justice For LB campaign. </p> <p>Organisers of the campaign have written a draft law which would give clearer legal rights to people with complex needs to have greater choice and control over where they live. The campaign is seeking comments on the first draft of their Bill and we will be feeding our thoughts into the draft Bill setting out how we think it should be improved. </p> <p>They are also encouraging others to pledge their support. To find out more, to comment on the draft and to pledge your support, see: https://lbbill.wordpress.com/ </p> <p>(Photo source: The Telegraph: http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02853/Connor-Sparrowhawk_2853265b.jpg)