GOV.UK Accessibility Requirements

UK public sector accessibility regulations explained: WCAG 2.2 AA and accessibility statements.

Last reviewed 2026-09-26 by the WebsiteAccessibility.io team.

Key takeaways

• UK public sector bodies must meet the Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations 2018.
• GOV.UK guidance points to WCAG 2.2 Level AA and requires a published accessibility statement.
• Suppliers building public sector services are expected to meet the same standard.

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Sources

• GOV.UK — Understanding accessibility requirements for public sector bodies
• W3C — Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2

Related guides

• NHS Digital Accessibility
• WCAG 2.2 Compliance Guide
• WCAG-EM Evaluation Methodology