This site's layout takes into account users who are visually impaired or have difficulties using a mouse, it is fully compatible with popular screen reading software, and can be navigated easily using just a keyboard. If you have any problems finding the information you require try using the keyword search located at the top of the left-hand navigation on every page.

Please note that unless otherwise stated all links will open within the same browser window.

Sample of navigation

Home > Useful Information > Equal Treatment Bench Book > Index> Equality before Courts and Tribunals> 1.1 Equality and Justice

At the top of each page a navigational structure has been provided where users can with either the mouse or keyboard work from the homepage to the relevant document and vice versa.

W3C

The site displays the WAI double AA conformance logo on the home page only, as all pages in this site may not conform to this level. In general, the site conforms to WAI double AA rating where HTML is used. Where documents are made available in other formats, conformance has not been achieved.

Level Double-A conformance icon, W3C-WAI Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0

Access Keys

"Access keys" have been included to assist users with disabilities when navigating their way through the web site. Essentially keyboard shortcuts, access keys provide quick and easy access to common pages without the need for a mouse. At present, only Microsoft Internet Explorer supports access keys and using them depends upon what type of operating system you use.

Macintosh based computers

Windows based computers

Pressing "ALT" and the access key will give focus to that specific link on the page. If you press return, you will then be taken to that page.

The access keys used on this site are:

alt + z = Home

alt + 6 = About the Judicial Studies Board [Press the "tab" button to negotiate the sub areas]

alt + 1 = Getting in Touch [Press the "tab" button to negotiate the sub areas]

alt + 2 = Accessibility

alt + 4 = Sitemap

alt + 8 = Help

alt + 9 = Download Help

alt + 0 = Accessibility

alt + b = Locates nearest "Back to top" button

File sizes

Flexibility is key to the design of the JSB site and consideration has been given to users with different perceptual abilities.

Increasing text size

Some users might find screen text easier to read by increasing the size at which text is displayed. To do this you should simply adjust your browser's settings. If you use Microsoft Internet Explorer, go to the View menu, select Text Size and then either Larger or Largest.
If you use Netscape Navigator, go to the View menu and choose Increase Font until the text is the size you require.

Changing colours

Changing the site's background colour can be particularly useful for users who rely on magnification technology as white can produce an uncomfortable glare. It is also possible to change the colour of body text on the site. Both can be achieved by changing preferences in your browser:

If you use Microsoft Internet Explorer, go to the Tools menu, select Internet Options, select Colors and make changes to text and background colours in the Colors panel.
If you use Netscape Navigator, go to the Edit menu, select Preferences, open the Appearance menu and select Colors. You can set the colour of text and background from here.