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Peter Serjent, Strategy and Planning Theme Lead, Government Communications Service

Government Communication Service tips to deliver better British Sign Language content

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A BSL interpreter for the King’s Coronation 2023 points to a link for the coronation website.

The Government Communication Service has published guidance including handy tips to help departments deliver better British Sign Language content to meet the needs of Deaf BSL users.

British Sign Language Act: Improving how government communicates with the Deaf community

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A woman using sign language infront of two people facing away from the camera

The British Sign Language Act 2022 requires the Government to report how departments in scope are using BSL when communicating with the public about policy and changes to the law.

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