Law Name: Law N° 2005-102 Article 47 - France
Overview:
Law N° 2005-102, Article 47 is a French law that requires websites and mobile applications for public services to be accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. The goal is to ensure that digital services are usable by all citizens, regardless of their abilities.
Key Provisions and Requirements:
1. Accessibility Standards: Public websites and apps must follow specific accessibility standards, such as providing text alternatives for images, making keyboard navigation possible, and ensuring readable text with good contrast.
2. Compliance Deadline: Public sector websites and apps must meet these accessibility requirements. The law was enacted in 2005, but updates and deadlines for compliance have been introduced over time.
3. Accessibility Statement: Organizations must publish an accessibility statement on their website, explaining how accessible their site is and how to report any issues.
4. Regular Checks: Websites and apps must be tested regularly to ensure they remain accessible.
Important Dates:
- The law was passed on February 11, 2005.
- Later updates and deadlines were set for different types of public sector websites and apps, with many required to comply by September 23, 2020.
Note: This explanation is based on the official document. For more details, you can refer to the full text here: https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/loda/id/JORFTEXT000000809647