Who is responsible for providing a Language Service Professional (LSP)?
In general a deaf person should not be made responsible for the cost of a Language Service Professional (LSP). A service provider is required to make their service accessible to all customers, including deaf people. In 2003 the UK Government formally recognised British Sign Language (BSL) as a language indigenous to the United Kingdom. A number of Acts of Parliament and Codes of Practice require the use of BSL / English Interpreters and other Language Support Professionals (LSP). Top of page…
