Effective Date: January 1, 2020
Last Updated: November 1, 2025
Contact: info@asewltd.com
1. Our Commitment
The Arbitration Society of England and Wales Ltd. (“the Society”) is dedicated to making its website and digital content accessible to all visitors, including people with disabilities.
We are continually improving the user experience and applying relevant accessibility standards to ensure equal access for everyone.
2. Accessibility Standards
Our website aims to comply with:
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The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA;
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The Equality Act 2010 (UK) and the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018;
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act; and
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Relevant European and international accessibility best practices.
We regularly test our site with assistive technologies including screen readers, keyboard-only navigation, and contrast tools to maintain accessibility across platforms.
3. Ongoing Improvements
We are committed to maintaining accessibility as an ongoing effort.
Our goal is to identify and fix usability or access barriers promptly, keeping pace with emerging accessibility standards and technologies.
If you encounter any accessibility challenges or find content that is not fully accessible, please let us know so we can correct it.
4. Feedback and Support
We welcome your feedback.
If you experience difficulty accessing any part of this website, or if you require information in an alternative format (such as large print, audio, or accessible PDF), please contact us:
Please include:
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The web page URL you were trying to access;
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The issue you encountered; and
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Your preferred format or communication method.
We will respond within 10 business days and work toward a satisfactory solution.
5. Compatibility and Technology
This website is designed to be compatible with the most recent versions of major browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
It is optimised for desktop, tablet, and mobile use.
Older browsers or unsupported devices may not display content as intended.
6. Accessibility Tools
To enhance accessibility, users may employ browser or system tools such as:
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Built-in screen magnifiers or readers;
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Browser extensions that adjust font size and contrast;
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Speech-to-text or text-to-speech functions.
We encourage users to enable these features for the best experience.
7. Legal Compliance
This statement is published in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018, as applicable to UK-based organisations.
It also reflects principles set out under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to support accessibility worldwide.
8. Continuous Review
This Accessibility Statement is reviewed annually and updated when new accessibility measures or standards are introduced.
The latest version is always available on this page.