European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages

On 2nd March 2000, the UK Government signed up to the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. This Charter is an international convention designed to protect and promote regional and minority languages. Departments now have an obligation to meet commitments made in the Charter in respect of Irish and Ulster-Scots.

European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages - English version

European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages - Irish version

European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages- Ulster-Scots version

European Charter Codes of Courtesy