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British Sign Language Act 2022

Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2021-22

Last updated: 29 April 2022 at 10:34

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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.

Sponsors

Rosie Cooper
Labour
West Lancashire
Lord Holmes of Richmond
Conservative
Life peer

Current version of the Bill

21 March 2022
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Bill passage

Bill started in the House of Commons
1st reading
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Bill in the House of Lords
1st reading
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Final stages
Consideration of amendments
Royal Assent
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