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Office of the Parliamentary Commissioner (Ombudsman)
Describes the role of the Ombudsman in supplementing the work of MPs in investigating complaints and possible injustices. Site explains how the complaints procedure operates.
www.ombudsman.org.uk
The Industrial Injuries Advisory Council
Describes the role, activities and publications of the IIAC, an independent statutory body which advises the Government on the industrial injuries scheme.
www.iiac.org.uk
Advises the Government on the implementation of the National Minimum Wage. Site provides details of the Commission and its work, with online versions of its publications.
www.lowpay.gov.uk
Charity Commission for England and Wales
Regulates the administration and affairs of registered UK charities. Site gives detailed advice and policies on charitable activities, with a searchable database of UK charities.
www.charity-commission.gov.uk
Forestry Commission of Great Britain
Responsible for the protection and expansion of Britain's forests and woodlands. Site provides information on the Commission's activities, properties and development plans.
www.forestry.gov.uk
Regulates the proper control of public finances by local authorities and the National Health Service in England and Wales. Site provides news and information on events, the work of the commission and policy guidance.
www.audit-commission.gov.uk
Commission for Racial Equality
Publicly funded non-governmental body set up to tackle racial discrimination and promote racial equality. Provides information about racial discrimination, ethnic diversity, race relations and relevant UK law.
www.cre.gov.uk
Independent body in established in 1993 to distribute Lottery money to millennium projects. Provides information on the Commission and its work, including advice on how to apply for Lottery funds.
www.millennium.gov.uk
Independent body which reports directly to Parliament, responsible for supervising and implementing the new regulatory framework for the electoral system. Site provides details of the Commission's work and reports.
www.electoralcommission.gov.uk
Government advisory body concerned with the implications of recent developments in the science of genetics and their applications. Site provides information on the Commission, information on topics of interest and publications.
www.hgc.gov.uk
The Law Commission for England and Wales
Independent body set up by Parliament to review and recommend reform of the law in England and Wales. Provides a profile of the Commission and its members with information on their work and a library of publications.
www.lawcom.gov.uk
Executive non-departmental public body (formerly the Legal Aid Board) created to develop and administer the Community Legal Service and the Criminal Defence Service in England and Wales. Provides information on legal services and advice for those seeking legal help.
www.legalservices.gov.uk
Non-departmental public body (formerly the OFLOT, the Office of the National Lottery) which regulates and develops policy on the National Lottery. Gives information on the rules under which the National Lottery is operated.
www.natlotcomm.gov.uk
Criminal Cases Review Commission
Independent body responsible for investigating suspected miscarriages of criminal justice in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Information on the Commission and advice on how to make use of its services.
www.ccrc.gov.uk
The Agriculture and Environment Biotechnology Commission
Strategic advisory body on biotechnology issues affecting agriculture and the environment. Information about the Commission and its work, with downloadable copies of reports.
www.aebc.gov.uk