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There are examples in the press of companies who have been sued for breaching accessibility guidelines - this includes Apple in the United States, and low-cost airlines and cruise providers in the UK.


As of September 2018, it is now illegal for inaccessible publications to be uploaded by public bodies, according to the United Nations The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) had made it illegal for public bodies to publish inaccessible publications.


Public Health England could suffer real reputational damage if we publish inaccessible content unlawfully - we all have a commitment to ensure we stay within the legal guidelines.

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