(as introduced by section 6)
1The Welsh Ministers must be satisfied that the person appointed as BSL adviser—
(a)is able to communicate effectively in BSL, and
(b)has appropriate personal understanding of the experiences of BSL signers.
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I1Sch. para. 1 in force at 28.4.2026, see s. 11
2E+WIn order to be satisfied as to the matters referred to in paragraph 1, the Welsh Ministers must seek the advice of a BSL signer.
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I2Sch. para. 2 in force at 28.4.2026, see s. 11
3E+WThe person appointed as BSL adviser holds office in accordance with the terms of the appointment.
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I3Sch. para. 3 in force at 28.4.2026, see s. 11
4E+WThe Welsh Ministers may pay remuneration, expenses and allowances to the BSL adviser.
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I4Sch. para. 4 in force at 28.4.2026, see s. 11
5E+WThe Welsh Ministers may pay—
(a)pensions to, or in respect of, the BSL adviser;
(b)amounts for or towards provision of pensions to, or in respect of, persons who have been the BSL adviser.
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I5Sch. para. 5 in force at 28.4.2026, see s. 11
6E+WThe Welsh Ministers may provide the BSL adviser with such staff, accommodation, equipment and other facilities as the Welsh Ministers consider necessary for the exercise of the BSL adviser’s functions.
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I6Sch. para. 6 in force at 28.4.2026, see s. 11
7Before appointing a person as a member of the panel, the Welsh Ministers must consult the BSL adviser.
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I7Sch. para. 7 in force at 28.4.2026, see s. 11
8E+WA person appointed as a member of the panel holds office in accordance with the terms of the appointment.
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I8Sch. para. 8 in force at 28.4.2026, see s. 11
9E+WThe Welsh Ministers may pay remuneration, expenses and allowances to a person appointed as a member of the panel.
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I9Sch. para. 9 in force at 28.4.2026, see s. 11