Accessibility statement for Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody

This accessibility statement applies to the website belonging to the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody.

This website is run by the Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody (IAPDC). We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:

·       change colours, contrast levels and fonts

·       zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen

·       navigate most of the website using just a keyboard

·       navigate most of the website using speech recognition software

·       listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)

We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.

AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

Feedback and contact information

If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille, please contact:

·       iap@justice.gov.uk

We will consider your request and get back to you in five working days.

Reporting accessibility problems with this website

We are always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact iap@justice.gov.uk.

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’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Technical information about this website’s accessibility

The Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Compliance status

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, due to [insert one of the following the non-compliances listed below.

What we are doing to improve accessibility

We are aware of the accessibility issues on the website, and we are currently looking into options for addressing these. We will update this statement once we've identified what our next step is.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 1 April 2022. It was last reviewed on 16 June 2022.

This website was last tested on 30 April 2021. The test was carried out by Central Digital and Data Office.