Overview of accessibility regulations
Several laws and standards govern accessibility, and are applicable to all users of our services, including:
- members of the public
- teachers and pupils
- Department for Education or other agency staff
Laws and regulations
These accessibility requirements are enforced through various legislation and standards.
Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018
The Accessibility Regulations 2018 are accessibility standards for public sector websites and mobile apps which help to ensure they can be used by as many people as possible, including those with disabilities.
This law requires public bodies to specifically meet the latest published version of WCAG.
Understand accessibility requirements for public sector bodies.
Equality Act 2010
The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society. It sets out the different ways in which it’s unlawful to treat someone.
Summary of act:
Public Sector Equality Duty
The Public Sector Equality Duty requires public bodies to consider how their policies or decisions affect people who are protected under the Equality Act. This helps organisations to deliver services that are accessible and inclusive.
Summary of duty:
EN 301 549 Accessibility Requirements for ICT Products and Services
EN 301 549 (PDF link) is a European standard that specifies the accessibility requirements for ICT products and services. It includes websites, software, and hardware. The standard ensures that ICT products are accessible to all users.
Information about this page
- Created
- 16 July 2024
- Last reviewed
- 16 July 2024
- Last updated
- 16 July 2024
- Reason this page exists
- This page exists to help people understand the laws and regulations.
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