Act No. XVII of 2016 - Maltese Sign Language Recognition Act
Twelfth Legislature (2013 - 2017)
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| Published on | 24 March 2016 |
Bill No. 88 - Maltese Sign Language Recognition Bill
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Sitting No. 246
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04 Mar 2015
Plenary Session |
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Sitting No. 256
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01 Apr 2015
Plenary Session |
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Sitting No. 078
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25 Nov 2015
Consideration of Bills Committee |
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Sitting No. 092
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15 Mar 2016
Consideration of Bills Committee |
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Sitting No. 370
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16 Mar 2016
Plenary Session |
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Objects and Reasons
The objects of this Bill are to provide for the setting up, composition and functions of the Sign Language Council of Malta, which is being set up in order to achieve a situation where the deaf community is consulted on matters relating to Maltese Sign Language; the Bill also provides for the promotion of the use and development of Maltese Sign Language, whilst declaring that the Maltese Sign Language is to be considered an official language of Malta, and for other matters ancillary or consequential thereto.