diff --git a/public/sass/elements/_forms.scss b/public/sass/elements/_forms.scss
index 9b715f119..e57e4dfc2 100644
--- a/public/sass/elements/_forms.scss
+++ b/public/sass/elements/_forms.scss
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
 // 4. Form hints
 // 5. Form controls
 // 6. Form control widths
+// 7. Browser accessibility fixes
 
 // 1. Helpers
 // ==========================================================================
@@ -223,3 +224,13 @@ textarea.form-control {
     width: 12.5%;
   }
 }
+
+// 7. Browser accessibility fixes
+// ==========================================================================
+
+option:active,
+option:checked,
+select:focus::-ms-value {
+  color: $white;
+  background-color: $govuk-blue;
+}