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British Sign Language (BSL) Act 2022 and explanatory notes: BSL version

BSL version of the British Sign Language Act 2022 and explanatory notes.

• From: Disability Unit, Department for Work and Pensions, Equality Hub and Chloe Smith
• Published: 21 March 2022
• Last updated: 22 March 2022 — See all updates

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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British Sign Language (BSL) Act 2022 and explanatory notes: BSL version

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The British Sign Language Bill received royal assent and became an act on 28 April 2022.

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Published 21 March 2022
Last updated 22 March 2022 + show all updates

1. 22 March 2022

   Added the British Sign Language (BSL) translation of the explanatory notes for the BSL Bill.

2. 21 March 2022

   First published.