This is a Government bill to:
- recognise British Sign Language (BSL) as a language of England, Wales and Scotland
- require reporting on the use of BSL by government departments
- require guidance to be issued in relation to BSL
The explanatory notes:
- explain what each part of the bill will mean in practice
- provide background information on the development of policy
- provide additional information on how the bill will affect existing legislation in this area
See the Parliament website for the standard text version of the bill and explanatory notes.
