To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they recognise sign language as a valid and legal means of communication with all Government departments.
Answered on
5 June 2018
British Sign Language (BSL) was recognised as a language in its own right by the UK Government in March 2003. All Government departments are under a legal duty under the Equality Act 2010 to make reasonable adjustments when communicating with disabled people, which might include the provision of BSL interpreters.
Answered by
Department for Work and Pensions