ScopePress.uk is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all readers, including those with disabilities. This statement sets out our approach, standards, and processes under the European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882) and UK good practice. The publication is operated by Rock Bay Media Ltd., a private company limited by shares registered in Gibraltar (company number 128512, registered office Suite 21, Portland House, Glacis Road, Gibraltar GX11 1AA). Editorial leadership sits with Editor‑in‑Chief Nathan Brooks and Standards & Fact‑Checking Lead Ruth Donovan, who oversee accessibility compliance alongside editorial policy.
Who is responsible for accessibility at ScopePress.uk?
Overall responsibility for accessibility rests with the Editor‑in‑Chief, Nathan Brooks, who sets editorial standards and ensures compliance with relevant legislation. Day‑to‑day oversight of technical accessibility, testing, and user feedback is handled by Ruth Donovan, Standards & Fact‑Checking Lead. She coordinates with our development and editorial teams to embed accessible practices across all published content.
What accessibility standards do we follow?
We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at Level AA. This commitment aligns with the European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882), which has been enforceable since 28 June 2025, and reflects recognised UK good practice. We regularly review our compliance status and update our processes as standards evolve.
What are we doing to ensure accessibility?
We implement a range of technical and editorial measures to make ScopePress.uk accessible. Our site uses semantic HTML heading structures, landmark regions, and proper form labels to support screen readers. All interactive elements can be operated via keyboard alone, and we provide a visible focus indicator for navigation and controls. Images include meaningful text alternatives (alt text) unless they are purely decorative. We ensure sufficient colour contrast between text and background, and text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality. We support reduced‑motion preferences by disabling non‑essential animations when the user’s system setting is enabled. These measures are applied across our main editorial pages, though some third‑party content may fall outside our direct control.
What known limitations exist?
Some areas of ScopePress.uk may not be fully accessible due to third‑party services. Embedded content such as videos from external platforms, social media widgets, and certain advertising units may not meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA. We work with our partners to encourage better accessibility, but we cannot guarantee compliance for material we do not host or control. Where possible, we provide text‑based alternatives or descriptive summaries for key third‑party content.
How can you report an accessibility problem?
If you encounter any accessibility barrier on ScopePress.uk, please email our dedicated accessibility team at accessibility@scopepress.uk. We aim to acknowledge all reports within five working days. Provide a clear description of the issue, the page URL, and your contact details. You can also use our general contact page or submit a formal complaint via our complaints procedure. We take every report seriously and will work to resolve it promptly.
What enforcement route is available?
If you are unsatisfied with our response to an accessibility complaint, you may escalate the matter to the relevant national enforcement body. For readers in the European Union, this is the national authority responsible for implementing the European Accessibility Act. Within the United Kingdom, the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) may provide guidance, and the Information Commissioner’s Office can consider complaints related to digital accessibility under existing discrimination law. We will cooperate fully with any legitimate enforcement process.
Our commitments
- We will maintain conformance with WCAG 2.2 Level AA across all new and substantially updated editorial content.
- We will test accessibility features quarterly using automated tools and manual user testing.
- We will respond to all accessibility reports within five working days and resolve issues within a reasonable timeframe.
- We will provide accessibility training for all editorial and technical staff involved in producing content.
- We will publish an annual accessibility progress update on this page, referencing our editorial policy and ownership and funding disclosures.