Petition · past parliament
Require broadcasters to have BSL interpretation for all news broadcasts
Closed
357 signatures
What the petition asks
Not all deaf people can read subtitles or lip read, and therefore can be excluded by broadcasts that do not include British Sign Language (BSL). This is a particular issue during the pandemic since we are all under lockdown and are particularly reliant on broadcast news.
The Government should make signing compulsory for all news channels. This should help deaf people access the news and feel less isolated.
Timeline
| 16 Jun 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Dec 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
357
Status
Closed
Opened
16 Jun 2020
Closed
16 Dec 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.