Unacceptable and unreasonable behaviour policy | EHRC

Whistleblowing | EHRC

Our work in Wales | EHRC

Public Sector Equality Duty | EHRC

Scotland Committee | EHRC

Complaints policy | EHRC

Data protection policy | EHRC

Contact us | EHRC

Privacy notice | EHRC

Our work in Scotland | EHRC

All interactive components on a page, such as buttons or menus, should be far enough apart 
from other interactive areas, to avoid them being used by mistake. 

This ensures people with motor impairments can easily click or tap on the right element.

## How to fix

* Ensure all interactive elements are at least 24 CSS pixels wide and tall
* OR ensure there is at least 24 CSS pixels (minus the width and height of the element)
  between each interactive element

## Methodology

This check is run on both the mobile and desktop versions of every page. Results
for each may differ.

1. All interactive elements are identified, including buttons, links, and form controls.
2. If an element is not normally visible, it is ignored. This includes elements which
   are positioned offscreen or cropped (e.g. for 'screen-reader only' text).
3. If an element is larger than 24 CSS pixels in both dimensions, it passes.
4. Otherwise, the element is compared to all other elements on the page.
5. The minimum horizontal gap between the element is calculated as 24 CSS pixels,  
   minus the width of the element.
6. The minimum vertical gap between the element is calculated as 24 CSS pixels,  
   minus the height of the element.
7. If another element falls within the minimum horizontal or vertical gap, the 
   element fails, unless both are links that point to the same place.

## Further reading

* [Target Size (Minimum)](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/target-size-minimum.html)
* [Technique C42 - Using min-height and min-width to ensure sufficient target spacing](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Techniques/css/C42)

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January 2026

December 2025

Equality and Human Rights Commission

	Title / URL	Issues
	Unacceptable and unreasonable behaviour policy \| EHRCwww.equalityhumanrights.com/about-us/contact-us/unacceptable-and-unreasonable-behaviour-policy	100
	Whistleblowing \| EHRCwww.equalityhumanrights.com/form/whistleblowing	100
	Our work in Wales \| EHRCwww.equalityhumanrights.com/commission-wales	100
	Public Sector Equality Duty \| EHRCwww.equalityhumanrights.com/guidance/public-sector-equality-duty	100
	Scotland Committee \| EHRCwww.equalityhumanrights.com/cy/node/14602	100
	Complaints policy \| EHRCwww.equalityhumanrights.com/complaints-policy	100
	Data protection policy \| EHRCwww.equalityhumanrights.com/about-us/contact-us/data-protection-policy	100
	Contact us \| EHRCwww.equalityhumanrights.com/about-us/contact-us	100
	Privacy notice \| EHRCwww.equalityhumanrights.com/privacy-notice	100
	Our work in Scotland \| EHRCwww.equalityhumanrights.com/cy/node/14535	100

Ensure interactive components are far enough apart

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