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British Sign Language Act 2022
Summary
The British Sign Language Act 2022 officially recognises BSL as a language in the UK and requires the government to support its use and protect the rights of deaf people who use it. It aims to improve access to services like healthcare and education for deaf BSL users by making sure interpreters and BSL support are available where needed.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing legal recognition and protection for British Sign Language (BSL) as an official language in the UK. It helps ensure deaf people can access services, education, and public information in BSL, making society more inclusive and giving deaf citizens equal opportunities.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics might worry about the costs of providing BSL interpreters across the NHS, schools, and public services. Some may question whether the Act sets clear enough targets or funding to actually make a real difference, or argue that resources could be better spent elsewhere.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading16 Jun 2021
- 2nd reading28 Jan 2022
- Committee stage23 Feb 2022
- 3rd reading18 Mar 2022
Lords
- 1st reading21 Mar 2022
- 2nd reading25 Mar 2022
- 3rd reading27 Apr 2022
Royal Assent28 Apr 2022
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