Accessibility Statement

This accessibility statement applies to content on the www.industrialcourt.gov.uk domain. It does not apply to subdomains or third-party platforms hosting Industrial Court services.

This website is managed by the Industrial Court and is designed to be usable by as many people as possible. You should be able to:

• Zoom in up to 300% without problems
• Navigate most of the site using just a keyboard
• Use screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, or VoiceOver
• Navigate using speech recognition software

We use plain English wherever possible to help ensure content is clear and easy to understand.

We are aware that some parts of this website are not fully accessible. These may include:

• Some colour contrast issues
• Incomplete or missing form labels
• Occasional empty headings
• Some documents not written clearly or structured accessibly
• Legacy PDF and Office documents that do not meet accessibility standards

If you need any of our content in an alternative format (e.g., large print, braille, audio, BSL, accessible PDF), please contact us:

Email: indcourt.mailbox@economy-ni.gov.uk

Please include:

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

We aim to respond to requests within 5 working days.

We’re always working to improve accessibility. If you encounter an issue not listed here or believe we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please email:

indcourt.mailbox@economy-ni.gov.uk

Our Secretariat will investigate and respond appropriately.

If you’re not satisfied with how we respond, you can contact the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland (ECNI), which is responsible for enforcing accessibility regulations in Northern Ireland.

The Industrial Court is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA, due to the non-compliances listed.

Some accessibility issues are known and may include:

• Buttons or links without clear labels
• No “skip to content” functionality
• Inconsistent keyboard focus visibility
• Missing semantic markup on some pages
• PDF and MS Office documents with incorrect reading order, missing text alternatives, or low contrast

Some of these issues may stem from legacy content or older documents. We are working to resolve issues where feasible.

We are not claiming disproportionate burden for any current accessibility barriers.

Some content is not covered by the accessibility regulations, including:

• PDFs or other documents published before 23 September 2018 (unless essential)
• Pre-recorded video or audio published before 23 September 2020
• Maps and third-party embedded content (e.g., YouTube, Google Maps)

We aim to improve accessibility on an ongoing basis. Accessibility is reviewed during quarterly content audits, and we strive to publish new content in HTML wherever possible. Documents are checked using built-in accessibility tools before publication, and WCAG 2.1 standards are included in design and print requirements.

This statement was prepared on 03/06/2025 and is based on our current understanding of the site’s accessibility status. It will be reviewed and updated periodically.