Accessibility statement
This service is run by Defra. 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 200% 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 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.
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 are not meeting the requirements of the accessibility regulations, contact us:
- email: contentteam@defra.gov.uk.
- call 03459 33 55 77 (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm find out about call charges at www.gov.uk/call-charges)
- write to Defra Helpline, Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London. SW1P 4DF United Kingdom
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
Defra is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. This service is compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard.
This statement was prepared on 30 March 2021. It was last reviewed on 30 March 2021.
This website was last tested on 30 March 2021. The test was carried out by Defra.