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<p>On 18 March 2003 the UK government formally recognised that British Sign Language
(BSL) is a language in its own right. Provision for accessing services by users of
BSL are covered by the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty.</p><p>
</p><p>Existing equality legislation already means employers, service providers and
public bodies have to provide services in BSL and other formats when it is reasonable
to do so. The Public Sector Equality Duty requires public bodies to have due regard
to the needs of all those with protected characteristics.</p>
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