Law change opens door to deaf jurors

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I am very pleased that the Ministry of Justice has finally recognised the need to update the law to allow BSL/English interpreters in the Jury Room in order that they may interpret for Deaf jurors who use sign language.

Urgent message for the Welsh Sign Language Community

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Mark Isherwood, Member of the Senedd for North Wales, will introduce a Members’ Proposal for a British Sign Language Bill in the Senedd on Wednesday 24th February 2021. Yes, this Wednesday!

We need your help! Please contact your Member of the Senedd (MS) and ask them to support Mark Isherwood’s Proposal. See attached email which you can send to your MS.

How to contact the BSL Helpline: East Midlands

BSL Helpline – East Midlands Feat

The BDA have been fortunate to receive funding from the National Emergencies Trust to set up and deliver a BSL Helpline for Deaf people who live in the East Midlands.  Thank you to those people who have shared our previous video with their families, friends and colleagues.