{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/735313.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":735313,"attributes":{"action":"Implement British Sign Language as a Mandatory Subject in Education","background":"This petition calls on the UK Government to recognize the importance of British Sign Language (BSL) and implement it as a mandatory subject in education. It is an essential tool not only for enhancing inclusivity in communication, but also for potentially life-saving instances.","additional_details":"In the UK, nearly 151,000 people, including 125,000 deaf adults and 25,000 children utilize BSL as their main language according to government estimates in March 2021. BSL plays a crucial role in our communities - it serves as a lifeline of communication for non-verbal children in schools, aids interactions amidst silences, and can provide pivotal safety aids in situations where talking is not possible. Despite the clear need, BSL is not yet a compulsory part of the national curriculum.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":18,"created_at":"2025-07-29T16:53:40.544Z","updated_at":"2025-08-07T15:51:58.609Z","rejected_at":"2025-08-07T15:51:56.463Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-07-29T17:09:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/702139"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}