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/

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/

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 o

http://www.cfit.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.

http://www.cre.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.

http://www.ccrc.gov.uk

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/

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

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

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

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/

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/

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/

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

http://www.legalservices.gov.uk

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/

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

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/

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/

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.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/farming/re

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/

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/

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/

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

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

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/

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

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/

Women's National Commission

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/