Welsh language use transformed by 2011 law requiring bilingual public services

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A 2011 law requiring public bodies in Wales to offer services equally in Welsh and English has transformed language use. The policy has led to a fundamental change in service standards and public servants' attitudes towards providing services in Welsh, increasing visibility and public support. This approach is being examined by Ireland as it prepares to implement its own language standards for public services, aiming for greater accessibility in Irish.


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