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Official independent advisory body giving the views of women to the Government. Provides
information on the Commission, its publications and consultative documents.
http://www.thewnc.org.uk/
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Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments
Describes the role of the Commissioners in monitoring, regulating and providing advice on
Government Departments' procedures for Ministerial appointments to public bodies. Includes details
on how to contact the OCPA.
http://www.ocpa.gov.uk/
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The Office of the Civil Service Commissioners
An independent body reporting directly to the Queen responsible for ensuring open and fair
recruitment to the UK's Civil Service. Provides information and publications relating to the work
of the Commissioners.
http://www.civilservicecommissioners.gov.uk
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Medicines Commission
Responsible for advising the Government on the implementation of the Medicines Act 1968. Provides
information about the role, responsibilities, activities and membership of the Commission.
http://www.mca.gov.uk/aboutagency/regframework/mc/medcomm.htm
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The National Care Standards Commission
Independent public body set up under the Care Standards Act 2000 to regulate social care and
private and voluntary health care services throughout England. Provides information on the work of
the Commission and its standards and inspections regime.
http://www.carestandards.org.uk/
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Postcomm - The Postal Services Commission
Independent regulator and advisory body on the Post Office. Information on the work and
composition of the Commission, with guidance and background information on the regulation of the UK
postal services sector.
http://www.psc.gov.uk/
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Information Commissioner
Responsible for regulating the use and storage of personal information, and for overseeing the
implementation of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. Site provides a searchable online version
of the Data Protection Register.
http://www.dataprotection.gov.uk/
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Policy Commission on the Future of Farming and Food
Advisory body investigating the development of the farming and food sector. Details of the
Commission's work and its final report.
http://www.cabinet-office.gov.uk/farming/
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Commission for Health Improvement
Independent non-departmental public body aiming to improve the quality of patient care in the NHS.
Provides details of the Commission, the results of investigations, studies, reviews and reports.
http://www.chi.nhs.uk/
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House of Lords Appointments Commission
Recommends and vets individuals for membership of the House of Lords. Provides details of the
applicable codes of conduct, criteria and a nomination form.
http://www.houseoflordsappointmentscommission.gov.uk/
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Commission for Integrated Transport
Established to provide independent advice to the Government on the implementation of integrated
transport policy and to monitor developments in transport and the environment. Provides information
on the role and membership of the Commission, plus copies of its reports and publications.
http://www.cfit.gov.uk/
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Disability Rights Commission
Independent statutory body established to help secure civil rights for disabled people. Provides
information on the rights of the disabled and the Commission's work to promote and secure those
rights.
http://www.drc-gb.org/
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UK Sustainable Development Commission
Advisory body responsible for promoting sustainable development by the UK and devolved governments.
Information on the Commission's roles and responsibilities, with an archive of papers and
publications.
http://www.sd-commission.gov.uk/
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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.
http://www.aebc.gov.uk/
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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.
http://www.ccrc.gov.uk
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National Lottery Commission
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.
http://www.natlotcomm.gov.uk
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Legal Services Commission
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.
http://www.legalservices.gov.uk
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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.
http://www.lawcom.gov.uk
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Human Genetics Commission
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.
http://www.hgc.gov.uk/
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Electoral Commission
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.
http://www.electoralcommission.gov.uk
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Historical Manuscripts Commission
The UK's central advisory body on archives and manuscripts. It maintains the National Register of
Archives, ARCHON, and the Manorial Documents Register.
http://www.hmc.gov.uk
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The Millennium Commission
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.
http://www.millennium.gov.uk
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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.
http://www.cre.gov.uk/
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Audit Commission
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.
http://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/
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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.
http://www.forestry.gov.uk
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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.
http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/
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Low Pay Commission
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.
http://www.lowpay.gov.uk/
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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.
http://www.iiac.org.uk/
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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.
http://www.ombudsman.org.uk/
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