RISHI SUNAK must end the “inhumane” imprisonment of the disabled, charities said today as thousands of people with autism and others with learning difficulties remain stuck in mental health hospitals.

In an open letter, the National Autistic Society and Mencap called on the Prime Minister to reform outdated laws and pass the Mental Health Bill into law before the next general election.

Last year, the government published a draft of the Bill, proposing changes to the Mental Health Act that include better protection for autistic people and those with learning difficulties.