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# 4.3.4 Achd na Gàidhlig

Air Giblean 21, 2005 ghabh a’ Phàrlamaid Albannach ri Achd na Gàidhlig (Alba). ’S e adhbhar na h-Achd, a rèir an Ro-ràdh:

> ‘To establish a body having functions exercisable with a view to securing the status of the Gaelic language as an official language of Scotland commanding equal respect to the English language, including the functions of preparing a national Gaelic language plan, of requiring certain public authorities to prepare and publish Gaelic language plans in connection with the exercise of their functions and to maintain and implement such plans, and of issuing guidance in relation to Gaelic education.’

## Bogsa 5 G aelic Language ( Scotland ) Act 2005

#### The Act – an overview

1. These Explanatory Notes have been prepared by the Scottish Executive in order to assist the reader of the Act. They do not form part of the Act and have not been endorsed by the Parliament.

2. The Notes should be read in conjunction with the Act. They are not, and are not meant to be, a comprehensive description of the Act. So where a section or schedule, or part of a section or schedule, does not seem to require any explanation or comment, none is given.

3. The Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005 establishes a body, Bòrd na Gàidhlig (the Bòrd), to promote the use and understanding of the Gaelic language and enables the Bòrd to require certain public bodies to prepare and implement plans which will set out how they will use the Gaelic language in the exercise of their functions.

4. Section 1 establishes the Bòrd with the functions of promoting the use and understanding of the Gaelic language; promoting and advising on Gaelic language, culture and education matters; and reporting to the Scottish Ministers on the implementation of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages in relation to the Gaelic language.

5. Section 2 requires the Bòrd to develop a national Gaelic language plan setting out how it proposes to exercise those functions.

6. Sections 3 to 8 enable the Bòrd to require relevant public authorities to prepare and implement Gaelic language plans. These plans will set out how the public authority will use the language in connection with the exercise of its functions.

7. Section 9 provides for the Bòrd to issue guidance on the provision and development of Gaelic education.

Tha an aithghearrachd seo ann an Ro-ràdh Achd 2005. Chithear copaidh den Achd an seo.

Chaidh Bòrd na Gàidhlig a stèidheachadh ann an 2005. Dh’ullaich am Bòrd Plana Nàiseanta airson na Gàidhlig (le ro-innleachd airson foghlam Gàidhlig) an 2007 agus on uair sin tha am Bòrd air iarraidh air grunn bhuidhnean planaichean Gàidhlig ullachadh.

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