The British Sign Language Bill has received royal asset and has passed into law (comes into force on 28 June 2022). The BSL Act 2022 recognises BLS as a language of England, Scotland and Wales.
The Act will create greater recognition and understanding of BSL, and inclusion and equality for BSL users by:
- Legally recognising BSL as a language for England, Wales, and Scotland.
- Requiring government departments to report on how they are promoting and facilitating the use of BSL.
- Providing guidance to government departments and public bodies on how to meet the needs of people who use BSL as their first or preferred language.
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