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Controversial BSL bill set to become law

By John Pring on 28th April 2022 Category: Politics

Controversial BSL bill set to become law
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A controversial bill that will recognise British Sign Language (BSL) as a language in England, Scotland and Wales is set to become law after being passed by both Houses of Parliament. BSL-users have been warned that the private members’ bill will […]

Fresh concerns over BSL bill despite huge London rally

By John Pring on 24th March 2022 Category: Activism and Campaigning

Fresh concerns over BSL bill despite huge London rally
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Deaf activists have raised serious concerns about a new government-backed British Sign Language (BSL) bill that could be about to become law. BSL-users have been warned repeatedly that the new bill, put forward by Labour MP Rosie Cooper, will provide them […]

BSL bill ‘will not provide Deaf people with any new rights’

By John Pring on 10th February 2022 Category: Activism and Campaigning

BSL bill ‘will not provide Deaf people with any new rights’
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Deaf people have been warned that a new British Sign Language (BSL) bill – backed by the government – will not provide them with any new rights. An online event held this week to discuss the controversial private members’ bill raised […]

Deaf campaigner calls on BSL-users to reject ‘tokenistic’ new bill

By John Pring on 3rd February 2022 Category: Activism and Campaigning

Deaf campaigner calls on BSL-users to reject ‘tokenistic’ new bill
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A leading Deaf campaigner has appealed to fellow users of British Sign Language (BSL) to reject a “tokenistic” new bill that claims to offer them new rights. Jeff McWhinney has called on BSL-users to examine the content of the British Sign […]

Questions over strength of new BSL bill, as government signals support

By John Pring on 27th January 2022 Category: Activism and Campaigning

Questions over strength of new BSL bill, as government signals support
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Deaf people will show their support outside parliament tomorrow (Friday) for legislation that would secure legal status for British Sign Language (BSL), after a wait of nearly 20 years. The rally is taking place on the day that Labour MP Rosie […]

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