The British Library 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 our Events website at https://events.bl.uk/.
Compliance status
This website is not compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard. The non-compliances and exemptions are listed below.
Non-accessible content
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons:
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
- Several buttons do not have sufficient contrast to distinguish the button from the background or the text of the button from the button itself, meaning that users (with visual impairments may have difficulty identifying them or understanding their function. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.4.3 (Contrast Minimum). We plan to resolve these issues as soon as possible, and in any event by 31 December 2026.
How we tested this website
This website was last tested on 14 October 2026. The British Library tested a representative sample of the site using Axe, Google Lighthouse, Wave, and AccessibilityChecker.org.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This accessibility statement was prepared on 14 October 2026. It was last updated on 14 October 2026.
Feedback and Contact Information
We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on the page for a specific Site or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, or if you need information on this website in a different accessible format, please contact the Head of Corporate Information Management:
- Email: FOI-Enquiries@bl.uk
- Write to: Corporate Information Unit, British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB
We’ll consider your request and get back to you within 20 working days.
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, please contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).