Accessibility Statement

Accessibility Statement

HMCTS is committed to ensuring that our website and digital services are accessible to all individuals, regardless of ability or disability. We strive to provide an inclusive online experience for everyone.

1. WCAG Compliance

We aim to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines help ensure that web content is accessible to people with disabilities, including those with visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive impairments.

2. Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

• Keyboard navigation support
• Alt text for images
• Proper heading hierarchy and semantic HTML
• Color contrast meeting WCAG standards
• Screen reader compatibility
• Resizable text without loss of functionality
• Accessible forms with clear labels and error identification
• Skip navigation links
• Transcripts for video content where applicable

3. Assistive Technology

Our website is designed to work with commonly used assistive technologies, including screen readers, speech recognition software, and other accessibility tools.

4. Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some limitations may exist. We continuously work to identify and remedy accessibility barriers on our website.

5. Third-Party Content

While we make efforts to ensure accessibility of third-party content embedded on our site, we are not always able to control all aspects of third-party content.

6. Ongoing Improvements

We are committed to making our website more accessible. We regularly review and update our accessibility practices and welcome feedback on how we can continue to improve.

7. Accessibility Support

If you experience any difficulty accessing our website or services, or if you have accessibility suggestions, please contact us:

8. Conformance Report

We conduct periodic accessibility audits to ensure conformance with accessibility standards. For more information about our accessibility efforts, please contact us.