http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2022/34/section/1British Sign Language Act 2022enStatute Law Database2024-11-12Expert Participation2024-10-30
Declaration recognising British Sign LanguageRecognition of British Sign Language
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British Sign Language is recognised as a language of England, Wales and Scotland.
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Subsection (1) does not affect the operation of any enactment or rule of law.
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But see sections 2 and 3 (which, in connection with the recognition of British Sign Language by subsection (1), impose duties on the Secretary of State relating to the promotion and facilitation of the use of British Sign Language).
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In this section, “enactment” includes an enactment comprised in, or in an instrument made under, an Act of the Scottish Parliament.
S. 1 in force at 28.6.2022, see s. 4(3)