Tag: BSL Act

• British Sign Language (Scotland) Bill passed final hurdle

  Today, just a few hours ago, the Scottish Parliament passed the British Sign Language (Scotland) Bill (which will become an Act after receiving Royal Assent). With the passing of this Bill, Scotland becomes the first region of the UK where British Sign Language (BSL) is given legal status. The often mentioned 2003 “recognition” of BSL…

  maartjedemeulder

  17 September 2015

  Sign language legislation, Sign language recognition

  British Sign Language, BSL Act, Scotland, Sign language legislation