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 interpreters. Jemina Napier who set up the trial and Alastair McEwin who is challenging a ban on Deaf jurors in Australia tell the BDN why this was put to the test
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Scottish Parliament Tour Update
BDA Scotland invited BSL users to attend a guided tour of the Scottish Parliament and meet with Mark Griffin MSP.
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
BDA Scotland NEW British Sign Language Scotland Bill Facebook group
BDA Scotland to set up and manage a new Facebook group about the BSL (Scotland) Bill, in October.
Signs of hope in court
How robust are procedures for Deaf people in British courts? Jessica Moore explores BSL legal interpreting
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