Introduction
1.These Explanatory Notes refer to the Autism Act (Northern Ireland) 2011, which received Royal Assent on 9th May 2011. They have been prepared on behalf of Mr Dominic Bradley MLA, in order to assist the reader in understanding the Act. They do not form part of the Act and have not been endorsed by the Assembly.
2.The notes need to be read in conjunction with the Act. They are not, and are not meant to be, a comprehensive description of the Act. So where a provision does not seem to require any explanation or comment, none is given.