Strictly Come Dancing star Rose Ayling-Ellis has been working tirelessly, campaigning for British Sign Language laws to change - and on Friday afternoon, it was announced that BSL is on its way to officially being recognised as an official language.MORE: Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis details frustration over her language's 'lack of respect'The actress - who has supported the bill - explained one of the many barriers deaf people face, telling the BBC: "If I go to the doctor and there's no interpreter it means I have to bring a family member with me.
But I don't want that, I want privacy."WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis reveals family hardship after Strictly winThe government has claimed they will back the new bill, which passed its first hurdle in the Commons on Friday, to legally recognise BSL.
The bill was put forward by Labour's Rosie Cooper who claimed it would send "a clear message that they [the deaf community] deserve equal access".Rose's recent win on Strictly with dance partner Giovanni Pernice went down in history, highlighting the needs and awareness for the deaf community.
The 27-year-old became the first deaf person to compete and win the show.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis holds 'deep affection' for Giovanni Pernice - expert discusses relationshipREAD: Giovanni Pernice talks sizzling chemistry with Rose Ayling-Ellis after dedicating tattoo to herRose had called on MPs to make BSL an official language and to be given legal status in the UK.
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