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British Sign Language (BSL) Report 2023 – 2024
19 December 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement discusses the publication of the second British Sign Language (BSL) report and progress made under the BSL Act 2022.
Action Requested
The government has published the second BSL report, which will be placed in both Houses' Libraries and on GOV.UK. It also commits to publishing an annual report for the next five years, beyond what is required by the Act.
Key Facts
- The second BSL report covers the period from May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024.
- The number of BSL communications produced by government departments has more than doubled from 76 in the first year to 176 during the second reporting period.
- Annual reports will be published for the next five years, starting with the next report due in July 2025.
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