British Sign Language Act 2022
British Sign Language Act 2022
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Overview of the Act
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The Act consists of four sections: Section 1 recognises British Sign Language as a language of Great Britain in its own right; Section 2 places a duty on the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to report on the promotion and facilitation of British Sign Language by ministerial departments; Section 3 places a duty on the Secretary of State to issue guidance on the general promotion and facilitation of British Sign Language; and Section 4 outlines the extent of the sections and when the provisions will commence.
Type: UK Public General Act
Year and chapter: 2022 c. 34
Royal Assent: 2022-04-28
Last ingested: 2026-06-12 from legislation.gov.uk. Acts commence section by section — check the official text for commencement orders.