Here is a short BSL video to explain how the Private Members’ Bill works and the process from start to finish, including what is meant by first, second and third ‘readings’.
How do Private Members’ Bills work?
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British Sign Language Bill (BSL)
Explanatory Notes to the Bill prepared for the Department for Work and Pensions with the consent of Rosie Cooper the member in charge of the Bill, are published separately as Bill 33-EN.
BDA Statement on the 2nd reading of the BSL Bill
The British Deaf Association (BDA) is delighted with today’s result – unanimous cross-party support for the British Sign Language (BSL) Bill on its second reading in the House of Commons.
BSL Bill Rally 2022
We want our language, BSL, to finally be recognised. We want to make it happen. So join us on the 28th of January.
Appointment of new Chief Executive Officer
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Mansell as the new CEO of the BDA. Rebecca will start at the end of this month. See Rebecca’s message to you.
Rosie Cooper MP – BSL Bill
Here is a short video produced by BBC 2 News on Thursday morning. We, the BDA, have been closely working with Rosie Cooper MP to produce a #BritishSignLanguage Bill.