Editing Cornish language (section)

== Legal status and recognition ==
[[File:View south from Carn Brea beacon, West Penwith - geograph.org.uk - 51844.jpg|thumb|The view from Carn Brea beacon ({{lang|kw|Karn Bre}}) in [[Penwith]] ({{lang|kw|Pennwydh}}), near [[Crows-an-Wra]] ({{lang|kw|Krows an Wragh}}), looking towards the village of Treave ({{lang|kw|Trev}}) with [[Porthcurno]] ({{lang|kw|Porthkornow}}) in the distance.]]

In 2002, Cornish was recognized by the UK government under Part II of the [[European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages]].{{sfn|Ball|Müller|2009|p=769}} [[UNESCO]]'s ''Atlas of World Languages'' classifies Cornish as "critically endangered". UNESCO has said that a previous classification of 'extinct' "does not reflect the current situation for Cornish" and is "no longer accurate".<ref name="autogenerated1" />

===Within the UK===
[[Cornwall Council]]'s policy is to support the language, in line with the European Charter. A motion was passed in November 2009 in which the council promoted the inclusion of Cornish, as appropriate and where possible, in council publications and on signs.<ref>{{cite web |last=Birch |first=Sophie |title=Cornwall cultural strategy evidence report |url=https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/media/3623631/FINAL_Cultural_strategy_evidence_report.pdf |publisher=[[Cornwall Council]] |access-date=19 April 2018 |page=24 |date=March 2010 |archive-date=19 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180419183551/https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/media/3623631/FINAL_Cultural_strategy_evidence_report.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> This plan has drawn some criticism.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Dyslexic-councillor-says-Cornish-language-road/story-21947323-detail/story.html |title=Dyslexic councillor says Cornish language road signs could prove dangerous for drivers |work=[[Plymouth Herald]] |date=21 July 2014 |access-date=29 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729230737/http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Dyslexic-councillor-says-Cornish-language-road/story-21947323-detail/story.html |archive-date=29 July 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref> In October 2015, the council announced that staff would be encouraged to use "basic words and phrases" in Cornish when dealing with the public.<ref>{{cite news |last=Elgot |first=Jessica |title=Cornwall council plans to encourage staff to speak Cornish |url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/oct/07/cornwall-council-plans-to-encourage-staff-to-speak-cornish |work=[[The Guardian]] |date=7 October 2015}}</ref> In 2021 Cornwall Council prohibited a marriage ceremony from being conducted in Cornish as the [[Marriage Act 1949]] only allowed for marriage ceremonies in English or Welsh.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-56188851 |title=Couple cannot have a Cornish language wedding |date=26 February 2021 |work=[[BBC News]]}}</ref>

In 2014, the Cornish people were recognised by the UK Government as a national minority under the [[Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Milmo |first=Cahal |title=Cornish to be recognised as a national minority along with Scots, Welsh and Irish |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/cornish-people-formally-declared-a-national-minority-along-with-scots-welsh-and-irish-9278725.html |access-date=3 February 2019 |newspaper=[[The Independent]] |date=23 April 2014}}</ref> The FCNM provides certain rights and protections to a national minority with regard to their minority language.<ref>{{cite book |url=http://conventions.coe.int/Treaty/en/Treaties/Html/157.htm |title=Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities |publisher=Council of Europe |location=Strasbourg |date=1 February 1995}}</ref>

In 2016, British government funding for the Cornish language ceased, and responsibility transferred to Cornwall Council.<ref>{{cite news |title=Cornish language funding stopped by government |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cornwall-36104716 |work=[[BBC News]] |date=21 April 2016}}</ref>