Accessibility statement

The Justice AI Unit is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (opens in a new tab).

This statement applies to the Justice AI Unit website at ai.justice.gov.uk, which is run by the Justice AI Unit within the Ministry of Justice. It was last reviewed on 27 March 2026. The next review is planned for September 2026.

How accessible this website is

We want everyone who visits this website to be able to find and use the information they need. You should be able to:

  • navigate the entire site using a keyboard
  • navigate the entire site using recent versions of JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver
  • zoom in up to 400% without loss of content or functionality
  • skip repeated content using the skip-to-main-content link
  • browse with reduced-motion preferences respected and animations disabled
  • switch between light and dark colour themes, both designed for sufficient contrast

AbilityNet (opens in a new tab) has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

Compliance status

This website is fully compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 (opens in a new tab) AA standard.

Non-accessible content

We are not currently aware of any content on this website that fails to meet the WCAG 2.2 AA standard.

Content not within the scope of the accessibility regulations

Third-party content linked from this website, including GOV.UK services and external platforms, is not within the scope of this statement. Those services publish their own accessibility statements.

What we are doing to improve accessibility

Accessibility checks are part of our development workflow and we review new content and components before they are published. We will continue to test with assistive technologies and update this statement as the site evolves.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 27 March 2026 following an internal accessibility audit. It was last reviewed on 27 March 2026.

The audit covered:

  • all published page routes, shared layout components, navigation, filtering controls, and content templates
  • keyboard navigation, focus management, and visible focus indicators
  • screen reader compatibility with VoiceOver and NVDA
  • colour contrast in both light and dark themes
  • content reflow and readability at zoom levels up to 400%
  • behaviour with the prefers-reduced-motion media query enabled
  • semantic HTML structure, heading hierarchy, landmark regions, and ARIA attributes

Feedback and contact information

If you experience any difficulty accessing this website, or if you need information in a different format such as accessible PDF, large print, easy read, or audio recording, please contact us through the Ministry of Justice on GOV.UK. Tell us:

  • the web address (URL) of the content
  • your name and email address
  • the format you need

We will consider your request and aim to respond within 5 working days.

Ministry of Justice on GOV.UK (opens in a new tab)

Enforcement procedure

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the “accessibility regulations”). If you are not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Equality Advisory and Support Service (opens in a new tab)