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Petition · past parliament

Introduce an English version of the BSL (Scotland) Act 2015

Closed 888 signatures

What the petition asks

BSL is recognised as a British language, yet Deaf people's rights are neglected. If a Deaf person urgently needs to see a GP they won't be provided an interpreter due to a lack in Government support. Government cuts have treated deaf people like 2nd class citizens and this petition calls for change.
Legislation surrounding the BSL (Scotland) Act 2015

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2015/11/pdfs/asp_20150011_en.pdf

Timeline

14 May 2019 Petition opened for signatures
6 Nov 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 888
Status Closed
Opened 14 May 2019
Closed 6 Nov 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.