# Sign Language Act (Northern Ireland) 2026, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: N.I.

An Act to make provision about the status of, and for the advancement of, British Sign Language and Irish Sign Language.
[9th July 2026]
Be it enacted by being passed by the Northern Ireland Assembly and assented to by His Majesty as follows:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nia/2026/7/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sign-language-act-northern-ireland-2026/introduction
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