UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2915
British Sign Language Act 2022
[As Introduced]
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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.
Presented by Rosie Cooper
supported by Lord Holmes of Richmond.
supported by Lord Holmes of Richmond.
✓ Passed into lawHybridLords
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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
MPs' votePassed without division
No division called, Third Reading carried on the voices.
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