Sources of Authority
There are two main sources of authority for the mandatory requirements.
Legislation
Mandatory requirements may be related to legislation. In some cases, administrative law has been interpreted to apply to government websites. In some cases, this interpretation has been based on guidance provided by the responsible agency.
Government Policy
Mandatory requirements may have been implemented as Cabinet decisions or other executive fiats. Mandatory requirements may also originate as orders of a house of Parliament.
Standards endorsed by the Government are included in the Guide as mandatory requirements.
Presentation of the mandatory requirements
Mandatory requirements appear throughout the Guide and are marked by a ticked box icon and the term “Mandatory” at the top right hand side of the page.
There is also a list of all the mandatory requirements available.
