Welsh Language Act 1993 (1993 c 38)

The Welsh Language Act 1993 (1993 c 38) aimed to provide equality between the English and Welsh languages in public life within Wales. It imposed duties on public bodies in Wales to treat Welsh no less favourably than English by developing and implementing Welsh language schemes. The Act established the Welsh Language Board with the mission to oversee and promote the use of Welsh. This legislation was a crucial development in the protection and revitalisation of the Welsh language, recognising its cultural significance and ensuring its practical use in public administration and services.

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Welsh Language Act 1993 (1993 c 38)

The Welsh Language Act 1993 (1993 c 38) aimed to provide equality between the English and Welsh languages in public life within Wales. It imposed duties on public bodies in Wales to treat Welsh no less favourably than English by developing and implementing Welsh language schemes. The Act established the Welsh Language Board with the mission to oversee and promote the use of Welsh. This legislation was a crucial development in the protection and revitalisation of the Welsh language, recognising its cultural significance and ensuring its practical use in public administration and services.

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Welsh Language Act 1993 (1993 c 38)

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