Law Commission launches major review of transport accessibility laws
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Thursday 6 August 2026
Disabled people and their families could shape the future of accessible transport as the Law Commission begins a major review of the law in England and Wales.
The review follows concerns the Transport Select Committee raised in 2025. The committee found that longstanding accessibility failings are having a significant negative impact on disabled people’s lives. These failings are seen across all forms of transport.
The review will examine whether existing laws provide enough protection and support for disabled passengers. The Law Commission will consider whether:
- The law should be strengthened and made more consistent.
- Complaints and remedies are effective.
- Enforcement bodies have sufficient powers to hold transport operators to account.
The review, commissioned by the Department for Transport, began in Spring 2026 and is due to report in Spring 2029. It will place the lived experiences of disabled people at its heart.
Tell us about the transport barriers you face
We want to ensure families with disabled children and young people can contribute to this review in the early stages. This is an opportunity to raise any issues you face, including transport to education.
Take a few minutes to tell us about your experiences and what barriers you face to accessible transport.
We’ll use your feedback to identify the issues that matter most to families. We’ll share anonymous evidence and common themes with the Law Commission to shapee its review recommendations. But we will not share your personal details.