British Sign Language Act 2022
Act of ParliamentThis bill passed all stages in both Houses and received Royal Assent.
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Long title
A Bill to recognise British Sign Language as a language of England, Wales and Scotland; to require the Secretary of State to report on the promotion and facilitation of the use of British Sign Language by ministerial government departments; and to require guidance to be issued in relation to British Sign Language.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
16 June 2021 – 16 June 2021
- 2nd reading· Commons
28 January 2022 – 28 January 2022
- Committee stage· Commons
23 February 2022 – 23 February 2022
- 3rd reading· Commons
18 March 2022 – 18 March 2022
- 1st reading· Lords
21 March 2022 – 21 March 2022
- 2nd reading· Lords
25 March 2022 – 25 March 2022
- Order of Commitment discharged· Lords
7 April 2022 – 7 April 2022
- 3rd reading· Lords
27 April 2022 – 27 April 2022
- Royal Assent· Unassigned
28 April 2022 – 28 April 2022
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 2915.