http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asc/2026/8/scheduleBritish Sign Language (Wales) Act 2026enStatute Law Database2026-06-17Expert Participation2026-04-28 SCHEDULE(as introduced by section 6)1The Welsh Ministers must be satisfied that the person appointed as BSL adviser—ais able to communicate effectively in BSL, andbhas appropriate personal understanding of the experiences of BSL signers.2In order to be satisfied as to the matters referred to in paragraph 1, the Welsh Ministers must seek the advice of a BSL signer.3The person appointed as BSL adviser holds office in accordance with the terms of the appointment.4The Welsh Ministers may pay remuneration, expenses and allowances to the BSL adviser.5The Welsh Ministers may pay—apensions to, or in respect of, the BSL adviser;bamounts for or towards provision of pensions to, or in respect of, persons who have been the BSL adviser.6The 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.7Before appointing a person as a member of the panel, the Welsh Ministers must consult the BSL adviser.8A person appointed as a member of the panel holds office in accordance with the terms of the appointment.9The Welsh Ministers may pay remuneration, expenses and allowances to a person appointed as a member of the panel.Sch. para. 1 in force at 28.4.2026, see s. 11Sch. para. 2 in force at 28.4.2026, see s. 11Sch. para. 3 in force at 28.4.2026, see s. 11Sch. para. 4 in force at 28.4.2026, see s. 11Sch. para. 5 in force at 28.4.2026, see s. 11Sch. para. 6 in force at 28.4.2026, see s. 11Sch. para. 7 in force at 28.4.2026, see s. 11Sch. para. 8 in force at 28.4.2026, see s. 11Sch. para. 9 in force at 28.4.2026, see s. 11