Digital Accessibility regulations in the UK explained

The Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018 took effect in the United Kingdom on September 23 2018.

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are explicitly named in the Regulations as the standard to follow in order to achieve accessibility. Public sector bodies must adhere to at least WCAG Level AA. Additionally, they are required to publish an accessibility statement that provides information about the level of accessibility of their digital content. The statement should also include details regarding any areas that do not meet accessibility standards, along with contact information for users to report issues and request alternative formats of content.

To ensure ongoing compliance, public sector bodies must conduct regular testing of their websites and mobile applications and write an accessibility audit report every three years. If WCAG Level AA guidelines are not met, the public sector body must develop a plan outlining the necessary steps to improve accessibility.

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