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Deadline for implementation of Web Accessibility Directive across all public sector websites

Published on: 23 September 2020

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LNB News 23/09/2020

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Issue Date: 23 September 2020

Published Date: 23 September 2020

Jurisdiction(s): United Kingdom

Article summary

As of 23 September 2020, Directive (EU) 2016/2102, the Web Accessibility Directive, must be implemented by the public sector across the EU so that all public websites are accessible for persons with disabilities.

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