Review use of mandatory fields

[yatesn]

Mandatory fields were not required for census, however GDS advised that mandatory and non-mandatory fields should be highlighted. Spike required to consider how this should be applied going forward

[jrbarnes9]

You should make sure you know why you’re asking every question and only ask users for information you really need.

If you ask for optional information:

• in most contexts, add ‘(optional)’ to the labels of optional fields
• for radios and checkboxes, add ‘(optional)’ to the legend

Never mark mandatory fields with asterisks.

https://design-system.service.gov.uk/patterns/question-pages/

[daniellecorke]

See 'When to use this pattern': Gov Design System Question Pages

[daniellecorke]

The eQ DAC test highlighted that not providing optionality was a Level A fail therefore it would be good to prioritise this work. eQ are planning for a DAC re-test in June.

[daniellecorke]

eQ DAC suggested solution:
Ensure that where both required and optional fields are used, that either the required or the optional fields are identified as such to users. Ensure that this is implemented consistently throughout the service.

[daniellecorke]

On the UCD Board: https://jira.ons.gov.uk/browse/CU-97.

[e-livingstone]

This is in the UCD prioritised backlog