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Lists (e.g., `<ul>` or `<ol>`) should only contain list items (`<li>`) as a direct descendant 
to ensure that screen readers can accurately report the amount of items contained in the list. 

## Example

In the following example, some screen readers would say this list has two items, instead of 
four: 

```html
<ul>
    <div class="some_class">
        <li>Example 1</li>
    </div>
    <div class="some_other_class">
        <li>Example 2</li>
        <li>Example 3</li>
        <li>Example 4</li>
    </div>
</ul>
```

To fix this, you would need to remove the `<div class="some_class">` and 
`<div class="some_other_class>` elements and ensure only `<li>` list items remain.

## Further reading

The [formal specification for the list element](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTML/Element/ul)
shows what is and is not permitted inside an `<ul>` and `<ol>`.

See [Technique H88](https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20-TECHS/H88.html) for more information.

list-not-following-semantics

August 2025

July 2025

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Title / URL	Issues
HARP – Southend's Homeless Charityharpsouthend.org.uk/get-involved/take-on-a-challenge/	12
Work with us - HARP - Southend's Homeless Charityharpsouthend.org.uk/jobs/work-with-us/	12
HARP – Southend's Homeless Charityharpsouthend.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/	12
Home - HARP - Southend's Homeless Charityharpsouthend.org.uk/	12
Learn about homelessness - HARP - Southend's Homeless Charityharpsouthend.org.uk/learn-about-homelessness/	12
Shop with us - HARP - Southend's Homeless Charityharpsouthend.org.uk/get-involved/shop-with-us/	12
Fundraise - HARP - Southend's Homeless Charityharpsouthend.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise/	12
First time visit: View without clicking anythingharpsouthend.org.uk/	12
Contact us - HARP - Southend's Homeless Charityharpsouthend.org.uk/about-us/about-us/contact-us/	12
Media centre - HARP - Southend's Homeless Charityharpsouthend.org.uk/news/media-centre/	12

Ensure lists are marked up correctly

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