Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
Provide live BSL interpretation for coronavirus briefings from the PM.
Closed
176 signatures
What the petition asks
Much like the majority of coronavirus statements in Parliament, the Government should provide live British Sign Language interpretation for briefings about the coronavirus outbreak which take place in Downing Street.
As the coronavirus outbreak continues, it’s vital that every member of the public receives clear and accessible information on how to protect themselves and stop the spread of the virus. It is therefore unacceptable that Prime Ministerial briefings from Downing Street are broadcast without British Sign Language interpretation, making the information inaccessible to deaf people.
Deaf charities are working hard to translate information as it is shared, but the Government must take the lead.
Deaf charities are working hard to translate information as it is shared, but the Government must take the lead.
Timeline
| 18 Mar 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Sep 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
176
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
18 Mar 2020
Closed
18 Sep 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.