Advises Government on the use of regulation and the scope for de-regulation. Reports, news releases, etc. To become the Better Regulation Commission in 2006.
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.
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.
Responsible for overseeing the implementation of the changes recommended by the Report of the Independent Commission on Policing for Northern Ireland (the Patten Report).