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United Kingdom

Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations

SI 2018/952

Digital Accessibility: 73/100 (good) 73/100
WCAG Standard
2.1 AA
Applies To
Public sector bodies in the United Kingdom
Enforcement
Audit
Private Right of Action
No

Summary

Requires UK public sector bodies to meet the WCAG 2.1 Level AA standard for their websites and mobile apps. Bodies must publish an accessibility statement and respond to user feedback. Monitoring is carried out by GDS (Government Digital Service).

Scope & Coverage

Covers Websites
Yes
Enacted
2018

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