Committee for Communities: Committee Session Update on the Sign Language Bill (BSL)

https://youtu.be/w2ybZa7FbHM Watch an update from the Committee for Communities regarding the Sign Language Bill with BSL interpretation. Click below for more information about the Sign Language Bill. Read the full Sign Language Bill Research Paper (PDF, 59 pages, 467KB)

Committee for Communities Meeting, Thursday 18 September 2025

https://youtu.be/mjuqPozrL7E Committee for Communities met on Thursday 18 September 2025. On the agenda –  Committee Business Sign Language Bill – Overview of evidence received to date SR 2025/142 The Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 Department for Infrastructure – Retention and Disposal Schedule The Northern Ireland Football Fund: Oral briefing from the… Continue Reading Committee for Communities Meeting, Thursday 18 September 2025

Committee for Communities Meeting, Thursday 11 September 2025

https://youtu.be/xQx1AEkxVLY Committee for Communities met on Thursday 11 September 2025. On the agenda –  Committee Business Revised SL1 – The Social Security (Residence in an EEA State or Switzerland) (Amendment) Regulations (NI) 2025 SL1 – The Housing Benefit (Habitual Residence) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 SL1 – The Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025… Continue Reading Committee for Communities Meeting, Thursday 11 September 2025

Committee for Communities: Sign Language Bill – briefing from the Action Deaf Youth, Thursday 26 June 2025 (with ISL and BSL)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slrk0NzWvT8 As part of its scrutiny of the Sign Language Bill, the Committee for Communities received a briefing from Action Deaf Youth during its meeting on Thursday 26 June 2025. This recording is accompanied by simultaneous ISL interpretation (on the left) and BSL interpretation (on the right). View the full agenda from the meeting. This… Continue Reading Committee for Communities: Sign Language Bill – briefing from the Action Deaf Youth, Thursday 26 June 2025 (with ISL and BSL)

Committee for Communities Meeting, Thursday 3 July 2025

https://youtu.be/NJU86iVq7OQ Committee for Communities met on Thursday 3 July 2025. On the agenda –  Briefing from the Minister for Communities June Monitoring: Oral briefing from the Department for Communities SL1 The Social Security (Claims and Payments) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 and the Social Security (Electronic Communications) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2025 Irish Men’s Sheds… Continue Reading Committee for Communities Meeting, Thursday 3 July 2025

Committee for Communities Meeting, Thursday 26 June 2025

https://youtu.be/zFwzyQAnGck Committee for Communities met on Thursday 26 June 2025. On the agenda –  Sign Language Bill – Action Deaf Youth in-person evidence session Sign Language Bill – Bill Office briefing and scrutiny update Regulatory framework for gambling: Oral briefing from Department for Communities SL1 The Houses in Multiple Occupation (Fees) (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations… Continue Reading Committee for Communities Meeting, Thursday 26 June 2025

Committee for Communities Meeting, Thursday 19 June 2025

https://www.youtube.com/embed/ahZWbiylja4?si=urFYkZkD_GbK3t9G Committee for Communities met on Thursday 19 June 2025. On the agenda –  Proposed Member’s Bill on UNCRPD Incorporation: Oral briefing from Bill sponsor Comparison of disability legislative frameworks across England, Scotland Wales and Republic of Ireland: Oral and written briefing from RaISe Intermediate Rent: Oral briefing from Department for Communities You can view… Continue Reading Committee for Communities Meeting, Thursday 19 June 2025

Committee for Communities Meeting, Thursday 12 June 2025

https://youtu.be/2wGqHa_QA14 Committee for Communities met on Thursday 12 June 2025. On the agenda –  Sign Language Bill – In-person evidence from RNID Sign Language Bill – In-person evidence from the National Deaf Children’s Society Disposal Of Documents Order 1925: Strategic Investment Board Retention and Disposal Schedule You can view the full agenda. The evidence session… Continue Reading Committee for Communities Meeting, Thursday 12 June 2025

Committee for Communities: Sign Language Bill – briefing from the National Deaf Children’s Society, Thursday 12 June 2025 (with ISL and BSL)

https://youtu.be/ajzY8TbIafU As part of its scrutiny of the Sign Language Bill, the Committee for Communities received a briefing from the National Deaf Children’s Society during its meeting on Thursday 12 June 2025. This recording is accompanied by simultaneous ISL interpretation (on the left) and BSL interpretation (on the right). View the full agenda from the… Continue Reading Committee for Communities: Sign Language Bill – briefing from the National Deaf Children’s Society, Thursday 12 June 2025 (with ISL and BSL)