Section 13 Different forms of sign languagesI1I2
Northern Ireland
A reference in this Part to British Sign Language or Irish Sign Language is to either or both of—
(a)
the visual form of the Language as commonly used and understood by deaf people, and
(b)
the common tactile or non-visual forms of the Language as used and understood by some deafblind people.
Annotations
Commencement
- I1
S. 13 not in operation at Royal Assent, see s. 15(1)(b)
- I2
S. 13 in operation at 23.9.2026 by S.R. 2026/162, art. 2(l)