UK PSBARUnited Kingdom
Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations
UK law requiring public sector bodies to make their websites and apps accessible and publish an accessibility statement. The regulations point to EN 301 549 (WCAG 2.1 AA); government guidance says to meet WCAG 2.2 AA, which the Government Digital Service monitors against. The Equality Act 2010 covers reasonable adjustments in the private sector.
Key facts
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Issued by
- Cabinet Office / GDS
- Year
- 2018
- Conformance Standard
- WCAG 2.2 AA (government guidance); the regulations point to EN 301 549
- Applies To
- Public sector bodies, including most universities; charities only if mostly publicly funded or providing essential or disability services; schools partly exempt
- What it requires
- Must publish Accessibility Statement
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