On 17th September 2015, a BSL Bill was passed in the Scottish Parliament, giving Scotland the BSL (Scotland) Act 2015.
Reflecting on 6 years of the BSL (Scotland) Act 2015
politics
#WhereIsTheInterpreter Campaign – Judicial Review
The British Deaf Association congratulates #WhereistheInterpreter team on winning a key argument in the Judicial Review – the result of which was announced today.
BSL Manifesto for Scotland’s Deaf People
Law change opens door to deaf jurors
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.
Update: BDA Statement
The British Deaf Association wrote to the Prime Minister on 31st March 2020 asking for his invention to ensure televised sign language interpretations of the official briefings are relayed on BBC1. This is the only channel accessible to all.
House of Commons launches BSL interpretation of PM Questions
The British Deaf Association is delighted to share the news that the House of Commons is to provide British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation of Prime Minister’s Questions on a trial basis starting with Wednesday’s session.