We will take steps to ensure BSL users will have fair and equal access to the civil, criminal and juvenile justice systems in Scotland.
Access to Justice
Our long-term goal:
BSL users will have fair and equal access to the civil, criminal and juvenile justice systems in Scotland.
By 2029
Scottish Ministers will
Action 40
Continue discussions with the BSL Justice Advisory Group, with the aim to regularly review the progress on actions within Justice around BSL and to mainstream BSL into other Justice workstreams.
Action 41
Develop the provision of BSL intermediaries, also known as intralingual professionals or advocates, for BSL users going through the justice system to inform work to be taken forward to support this provision.
Action 42
Support public bodies within the justice sector in exploring ways in which BSL support can be accessed more efficiently for frontline work and emergency response services.