Bill · started in the Commons
British Sign Language Act 2022
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.
Now an Act of Parliament
The story so farThe British Sign Language Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 16 June 2021 by Rosie Cooper (Labour). It completed its passage through Parliament and became law as the British Sign Language Act 2022, receiving Royal Assent on 28 April 2022.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 16 Jun 2021
- 2nd reading Commons 28 Jan 2022
- Committee stage Commons 23 Feb 2022
- 3rd reading Commons 18 Mar 2022
- 1st reading Lords 21 Mar 2022
- 2nd reading Lords 25 Mar 2022
- Order of Commitment discharged Lords 7 Apr 2022
- 3rd reading Lords 27 Apr 2022
- Royal Assent Unassigned 28 Apr 2022
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 29 Apr 2022.