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Bill proposes recognising Down syndrome as a specific minority group

Actor Tommy Jessop and campaigner Ken Ross speak to Today.

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 鈥淟ine of Duty鈥� series speaks to Today鈥檚 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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