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British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board: terms of reference

These terms of reference explain the BSL Advisory Board's role, objectives, membership rules, and how meetings are conducted.

• From: Office for Equality and Opportunity
• Published: 4 December 2025

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BSL Advisory Board terms of reference (including BSL version)

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The BSL Advisory Board is a non-statutory board of predominantly BSL users which was formed to advise the government on matters of importance to Deaf people and on the implementation of the BSL Act.

The purpose of the terms of reference is to define the role of the BSL Advisory Board. It details the responsibilities and authority afforded to each board member, and to the board as a collective, to dispense proper governance throughout the running of the BSL Advisory Board.

Published 4 December 2025