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ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

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  • zoom in up to at least 200% using the text resize button (or resized by CTRL and ‘+’ keystroke, if supported by the browser)
  • navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
  • navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
  • use most of the website using a screen reader
  • adjust colours to black and white mode from colour

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Action Fraud (on behalf of City of London Police) is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

This accessibility statement applies to actionfraud.police.co.uk.

Compliance status

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

arts of this website are not fully accessible, and the website is currently being redesigned taking into account the current WCAG standards and feedback received from users of the service. 

Non-compliance with accessibility regulations 

  • the website may contain wording that is not used in everyday conversation
  • at 200% and beyond, focus becomes unclear on some keyboard tabs (WCAG 2.4.7)
  • keyboard navigation is available but not always efficient e.g. moving through extended drop down lists (WCAG 2.1.1)
  • web chat functionality is not obviously accessible by keyboard with limited focus available (WCAG 2.1.1, WCAG 2.4.7)
  • high contrast mode is not available and colours on some pages may be poor contrast
  • some images may contain information that is not accessible as font and colour cannot be adjusted
  • some documents are in PDF format and are not accessible
  • web chat facility may not be accessible by screen reader and at 200% and beyond may not be legible onscreen (WCAG 1.4.10, WCAG 1.4.4)
  • high contrast mode is not available and colours on some pages may be poor contrast (WCAG 1.4.3)
  • some images may contain information that is not accessible as font and colour cannot be adjusted (WCAG 1.4.5)
  • some content is not receptive to assisted technology and may not be accessible (WCAG 4.1.2, WCAG 2.4.4, WCAG 4.1.2)
  • some documents are in PDF format and are not accessible

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on March 12, 2023.  The non compliant areas were identified through self assessment and through third party audit and have been subsequently further reviewed.

The statement was last reviewed on October 16, 2023.

Feedback and contact information

If you would like to provide us with feedback for consideration then please send this to [email protected].

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’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

If you are in Northern Ireland and are not happy with how we respond to your complaint you can contact the Equalities Commission for Northern Ireland who are responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’) in Northern Ireland.

Deaf or hard of hearing accessibility 

Action Fraud is proud to work alongside SignVideo to assist with reporting for deaf or hard of hearing people who use British Sign Language (BSL). SignVideo is the UK’s leading British Sign Language video interpreting service and offers a specialist state-of-the art video contact centre staffed by fully qualified and registered British Sign Language interpreters and Irish Sign Language interpreters available on demand.

If you are deaf or hard of hearing, please follow the instructions below in order to access Action Fraud via the SignVideo App.

How do I use the SignVideo App?

In order to use the service, you will need to download the SignVideo app on your mobile device. When you open the app, you will see the SignDirectory. Scroll down the SignDirectory and look for 'Action Fraud'. Click on the button for 'Action Fraud' and a SignVideo interpreter will appear on your screen to interpret your conversation. Please see signvideo.co.uk/download for more information.

What do I need to use SignVideo?

To use SignVideo, you will need three things as minimum requirements:

1) Device: They can be the following:

 iOS app
 Android app
 SignVideo Web

2) Webcam: They can be plugged in or built in.

3) Good internet connection: For the best experience with SignVideo, we advise having a minimum 2mbps upload and download internet speed. Your internet connection can be
any of the following:

 3G,4G,5G mobile network
 Plugged in Broadband/ethernet
 WiFi

To resolve any issues you may have, please check out the SignVideo page: www.signvideo.co.uk/faq

To receive help and support, please get in touch with the SignVideo Customer Services:
Call SignVideo in BSL: www.customer.signvideo.me. Alternatively, email the technical support team directly: [email protected]