Accessibility Statement
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
A’ Criminal Record Department (Issuance Department)
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
National Criminal Record Portal | portal.ncris.gov.gr
This Accessibility Statement applies to all content published on the portal https://portal.ncris.gov.gr/, including mobile applications, where applicable.
1. Declarant Identity
Entity: Ministry of Justice – A’ Criminal Record Department (Issuance Department)
- Postal address: 96 Mesogeion Avenue, 115 27, Athens
- Contact form: https://portal.ncris.gov.gr/web/guest/epikoinwnia
- Competent Service for Accessibility matters concerning the Portal: ICT Projects Directorate of the Ministry of Justice (e-mail: ict-de@justice.gov.gr)
2. Legal Framework
The A’ Criminal Record Department is committed to making this portal and its mobile application accessible, in accordance with the provisions of Law 4727/2020 (Government Gazette A’ 184), as in force.
3. Compliance Status
This website fully complies with the accessibility requirements of Article 39 of Law 4727/2020 and with the WCAG 2.1 (Level AA) standard.
Specifically, the website and application incorporate the UserWay Website Accessibility Widget, powered by a dedicated accessibility server (offering a range of functions for persons with disabilities, including those with visual, hearing, cognitive and motor impairments). Through this Widget, accessibility issues relating to WCAG 2.1 Level AA are addressed.
4. Preparation of this Statement
The evaluation of the website and application compliance with the requirements of Directive (EU) 2016/2102 and the WCAG 2.1 guidelines (Level A and Level AA) was carried out:
- Through self-assessment conducted by the A’ Criminal Record Department (Issuance Department).
- Through the use of the UserWay Website Accessibility Scanner (https://userway.org/).
Date of first preparation: 20/04/2026
Last revision: 20/04/2026
5. Activation of the Accessibility Menu
The accessibility menu of the portal can be activated by clicking the accessibility icon displayed at the edge of the page. Please wait a few moments for the menu to load completely. The menu provides features such as text enlargement, high contrast, screen reader support and others.
6. Submission of Comments – Request for Information
According to Article 42 paragraph 4(b) and Article 45 paragraph 1 of Law 4727/2020, every interested party has the right to:
- Submit comments regarding the accessibility of the website.
- Submit a request for information regarding the compliance status.
- Request information that is missing or not available in an accessible format.
Communication:
- Through the contact form: https://portal.ncris.gov.gr/web/guest/epikoinwnia
- In writing: 96 Mesogeion Avenue, 115 27, Athens
- Competent Service for Accessibility matters concerning the Portal: ICT Projects Directorate of the Ministry of Justice (e-mail: ict-de@justice.gov.gr)
The response shall be communicated to the interested party in an appropriate manner as soon as possible and within the deadlines defined by Law 4727/2020.
7. Enforcement Procedure – Appeal
The response shall be communicated to the interested party in an appropriate manner as soon as possible.
In the event of an unsatisfactory response, the interested party has the right to обратиться to the competent institutional authorities, including by submitting a relevant complaint to the Greek Ombudsman (https://www.synigoros.gr).
8. Regular Review
The entity is committed to reviewing this Accessibility Statement at least annually, as well as following significant changes to the structure or content of the website, in accordance with Article 42 paragraph 1 of Law 4727/2020.
Regular scans using the UserWay tool are conducted to identify and remedy accessibility barriers.
Last revision: 20/04/2026