Give Hands a Voice- Make British Sign Language compulsory in U.K. Schools

Rejected 14 signatures

What the petition asks

87,000 people in the U.K. are deaf and use British Sign Language. As one of the most progressive & inclusive countries on the planet, why are we not embracing this as part of daily life? We have the opportunity to talk with 87,000 more people...imagine the difference that would make to the world.

BSL is a Language in its own right, and by making it a part of societal norms, we can end the ignorance towards people who are deaf. Why should people who are unable to hear not have the same opportunities as those who can? The opportunity to take part in interesting debate, order a round of drinks or strike up conversation with someone new? It is simply astonishing how in such an amazing and diverse nation, people who cannot hear are denied the same opportunities as those who can.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Make British Sign Language part of the National Curriculum

Timeline

22 Jan 2018	Petition opened for signatures
25 Jan 2018	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 14

Status Rejected

Rejected 25 Jan 2018

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