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UK Law Reference
All sections of British Sign Language Act 2022
2022 c. 34, s.1

Section 1 — Recognition of British Sign Language

Extent: E+W+S

This version in force from 2022-06-28

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

Reproduced from legislation.gov.uk (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Amendments made after 2026-08-24 may not be reflected — always check the official text .

(1) British Sign Language is recognised as a language of England, Wales and Scotland.

(2) Subsection (1) does not affect the operation of any enactment or rule of law.

(3) But see sections 2 and 3 (which, in connection with the recognition of British Sign Language by subsection (1), impose duties on the Secretary of State relating to the promotion and facilitation of the use of British Sign Language).

(4) In this section, “enactment” includes an enactment comprised in, or in an instrument made under, an Act of the Scottish Parliament.