Accessibility Statement

This accessibility statement applies to Submit a National Security and Investment notification website.

This website is run by the Cabinet Office. 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 400% without the text spilling off the screen and without content being truncated or overlapping
  • 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 have 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.

How accessible this website is

If you are using assistive technologies (AT) to navigate the website, you will find that some parts of this website are not fully accessible:

  • In some places AT users may not be presented with the labels identifying the controls in a form or with the instructions that describe what input data is expected.
  • There is functionality within some website pages where content is not operable through a keyboard interface.
  • In a few places labels are not programmatically associated with the corresponding component.
  • Information, structure and relationships in some webpages are conveyed through presentations which are not programmatically determined or available in text headings and form groups.
  • Where an input error is automatically detected, in some webpages the item that is in error is not clearly identified and the error is not clearly described to the user in text.
  • There are some unexpected changes in context as a result of a time limit.
  • Some content cannot be magnified without loss of information or functionality and without scrolling in two dimensions.
  • Some labels do not sufficiently describe the topic or purpose of the content.

Feedback and contact information

If you find any problems not listed on this page or think that we are not meeting accessibility requirements, email ISU: investment.screening@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.

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

We will consider your request and get back to you in 7 working days.

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).

Technical information about this website’s accessibility

Cabinet Office 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

The website has been tested against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard.

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due to the instances of non-compliances listed below.

Non-accessible content

Overall, testing found that all user groups were able to complete key processes independently, but there were some minor issues. Where feasible, we intend to address barriers and improve the website user experience.

  • In some places you may not be presented instructions or labels to identify the controls in a form and describe what input data is expected. This fails WCAG 2.2 A success criterion 3.3.2 (Labels or Instructions).
  • There is functionality within some website page where content is not operable through a keyboard interface. This fails WCAG 2.2 A success criterion 2.11 (Keyboard).
  • In a few places labels are not programmatically associated with the corresponding component. This fails WCAG 2.2 A success criterion 1.31 (Info and Relationships), 2.5.3 (Label in Name) and 4.1.2 (Name, Role, Value).
  • Information, structure and relationships in some webpages are conveyed through presentations which are not programmatically determined or available in text headings and form groups. This fails WCAG 2.2 A success criterion 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships).
  • Where an input error is automatically detected, in some webpages the item that is in error is not clearly identified and the error is not clearly described to the user in text. This fails WCAG 2.2 A success criterion 3.3.1 (Error Identification).
  • There are some unexpected changes in context as a result of a time limit. This fails WCAG 2.2 A success criterion 2.2.1 (Time Adjustable).
  • Some content cannot be magnified without loss of information or functionality and without scrolling in two dimensions. This fails WCAG 2.2 AA success criterion 1.4.10 (Reflow).
  • Some labels do not sufficiently describe the topic or purpose of the content. This fails WCAG 2.2 AA success criterion 2.4.6 (Levels).

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 22 November 2024. It was last reviewed on 28 November 2024.

This website was last tested on 21 October 2024. The test was carried out by Digital Accessibility Centre Ltd. (DAC)

Pages were chosen that contained all the unique components on the website. All different page types were also supplied.