British Deaf Association awards Sign Language Charter to Greater London Authority
The British Deaf Association has awarded its Sign Language Charter to the Greater London Authority (GLA), recognising the…
23 September 2026
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In search of justice
A mock trial by jury involving Deaf jurors was held in Sydney last year the first of its kind to assess whether they could effectively participate with…
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Campaigning for a better life
A lot has changed since then. Penny Beschizza, Jen Dodds and Andrew Don look at some of the campaigns which contributed to this transformation
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Signs of hope in court
How robust are procedures for Deaf people in British courts? Jessica Moore explores BSL legal interpreting
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Young campaigners
We are not afraid to stand up and ask for what we have right to. Meet the sisters who didn't take NO for an answer
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Toy Like Me
The story of a campaign that helped produce the UK's first ever Deaf doll. Melissa Mostyn reports
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Congrats letter received from WFD
World Federation of the Deaf Board extend their heartfelt congratulations to BDA on the recent passing on the British Sign Language (Scotland) Bill.
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