The British Sign Language (BSL) Act 2022 first Government report

The British Sign Language (BSL) Act 2022 first Government report

The British Sign Language (BSL) Act 2022 legally recognises BSL as a language of England, Scotland and Wales. It also requires the government to begin reporting on the use of BSL by ministerial departments in their public communications.

The first report has been published, covering the period from 28 June 2022 to 30 April 2023.

The report captures data on BSL usage in government communications for the first time, and sets a baseline for ministerial departments from which they can improve their promotion and facilitation of BSL in the months and years ahead.