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April 29, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

Comments Off on Liam O’Dell: What next for the British Sign Language Act?

It may surprise you to know that British Sign Language (BSL) wasn’t technically recognised in law when the BSL Bill […]

April 27, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

Comments Off on BREAKING: British Sign Language Bill to become law after passing final Parliamentary stage

British Sign Language (BSL) is set to be legally recognised in England, Scotland and Wales, after a Bill cleared the […]

April 26, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

Comments Off on Scottish and Welsh Parliaments back British Sign Language Bill as consent motions pass

The Scottish and Welsh Parliaments have passed legislative consent motions (LCMs) which allow the British Sign Language (BSL) Bill currently […]

April 25, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

Comments Off on ‘Deaf Utopia’ review – Nyle DiMarco’s memoir is enlightening, depending on how (and if) you read it

There’s a tough balance to strike when your name is Nyle DiMarco. The Deaf activist, who first found fame as […]

April 24, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

Comments Off on BSL Act Now live show to broadcast on day of sign language bill’s final stage

A two-hour live show will mark the third reading of the British Sign Language (BSL) Bill in the House of […]

April 21, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

Comments Off on TV viewing habits of British Sign Language users to be examined in first-ever study

The way in which British Sign Language (BSL) users’ watch television and the programmes they watch are to be reviewed […]

April 21, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

Comments Off on Little Mix court case parents up for top campaigning award

The three Deaf parents who successfully challenged a Little Mix concert promoter over a lack of British Sign Language (BSL) […]

April 20, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

Comments Off on Lords wanted Sign Supported English and lipspeaking to be noted in last-minute amendments to BSL Bill

Some members of the House of Lords were considering tabling amendments to the British Sign Language (BSL) Bill to include […]

April 9, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

The classic animated show The Simpsons is to feature its first Deaf voice actor as part of its current series, it has […]

April 7, 2022 by Liam O'Dell

Comments Off on British Sign Language Bill progresses to Lords third reading as it skips committee stage

The British Sign Language (BSL) Bill will now have its third reading in the House of Lords, after no amendments […]