This accessibility statement applies to the website for the Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs (contactus@grooming-gangs.independent-inquiry.uk)
This website is run by the Inquiry. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:
- change colours, contrast levels and fonts
- zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen
- navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
- navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
- listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
How accessible this website is
We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:
- the text will not reflow in a single column when you change the size of the browser window
- you cannot skip to the main content when using a screen reader
You can see a full list of any issues we currently know about in the Non-accessible section of this statement.
Feedback and contact information
If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille, please contact us via contactus@grooming-gangs.independent-inquiry.uk
We’ll consider your request and get back to you within 20 working days.
Reporting accessibility problems with this website
We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact: contactus@grooming-gangs.independent-inquiry.uk
Read tips on contacting organisation about inaccessible websites
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.
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
The Inquiry Team is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Compliance Status
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard.
Non-accessible content
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
- some images are aligned among a lot of white space, which may be a poor experience for users of stronger zooms
- some links to external sites open in a new tab with no warning
- the text will not reflow in a single column when you change the size of the browser window
- you cannot skip to the main content when using a screen reader
Disproportionate burden
Currently, we have not made any disproportionate burden claims.
Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations
If you have any issues accessing PDF’s or other documents, please contact us at contactus@grooming-gangs.independent-inquiry.uk to request an alternative format.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 05 January 2026.
A test of this website was carried out during the development process by the Home Office in January 2026.